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Weather & Climate in Wardensville, WV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wardensville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,018 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,018 ft (310 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,081/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0788°N, 78.5903°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hardy County County |
| Nearest Airport | Winchester Regional (WGO) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
29 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 23, 2011 | 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia | M5.8 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Aug 25, 2011 | 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia | M4.5 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Aug 24, 2011 | 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia | M4.2 | 141 km | 0 km |
| Jul 16, 2010 | 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland | M3.6 | 104 km | 7 km |
| Sep 1, 2011 | 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia | M3.4 | 138 km | 3 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia | M3.2 | 118 km | 0 km |
| Jan 30, 2012 | 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia | M3.1 | 137 km | 3 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia | M3.0 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia | M3.0 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Oct 12, 2011 | 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia | M3.0 | 137 km | 4 km |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia | M2.8 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia | M2.8 | 101 km | 2 km |
| Mar 15, 2015 | 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia | M2.8 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 1993 | 5 km W of Columbia, Maryland | M2.7 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 19, 2012 | 12 km S of Louisa, Virginia | M2.7 | 140 km | 3 km |
| Aug 29, 2011 | 10 km S of Louisa, Virginia | M2.7 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Feb 3, 2020 | 10 km S of Louisa, Virginia | M2.7 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Aug 30, 2011 | 13 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia | M2.6 | 141 km | 7 km |
| Aug 25, 2011 | 7 km SE of Mineral, Virginia | M2.6 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Sep 17, 2011 | 11 km S of Louisa, Virginia | M2.6 | 139 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2003 | Isabel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 276 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
202 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 87 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 24, 2001 | EF4 | 77 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF3 | 93 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1998 | EF3 | 86 km | 13.0 mi | 1 |
| Jul 25, 1985 | EF3 | 99 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 21, 1976 | EF3 | 84 km | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1967 | EF3 | 72 km | 0.3 mi | 1 |
| Sep 30, 1959 | EF3 | 88 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 28, 2011 | EF2 | 57 km | 33.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 58 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 84 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 96 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 83 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 90 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 87 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 38 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2004 | EF2 | 94 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF2 | 45 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF2 | 52 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | EF2 | 84 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 1996 | EF2 | 95 km | 20.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PINNACLES (24,792 acres, 2000).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2000 | PINNACLES | 24,792 | 59 km |
| 2016 | ROCKY MTN FIRE 2016 | 9,299 | 86 km |
| 2024 | WATERFALL MOUNTAIN | 9,251 | 45 km |
| 2024 | WAITES RUN | 5,496 | 5 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 5,345 | 92 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 5,149 | 92 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 4,687 | 85 km |
| 2002 | FULTZ RUN | 4,638 | 63 km |
| 1986 | BIG RUN | 4,161 | 88 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 4,022 | 85 km |
| 2012 | SHIPWRECK | 3,779 | 64 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,667 | 62 km |
| 2014 | CUB RUN RX | 2,868 | 62 km |
| 2011 | VALLEY | 2,514 | 73 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 2,460 | 42 km |
| 2024 | CAPON | 2,302 | 45 km |
| 2012 | NEIGHBOR MTN FIRE | 1,986 | 47 km |
| 2011 | SMITH RUN FIRE | 1,908 | 46 km |
| 2010 | HONE QUARRY | 1,827 | 85 km |
| 2001 | NEW CREEK MTN | 1,689 | 57 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in |
Wardensville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.4").