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Weather & Climate in White Sulphur Springs, WV

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

White Sulphur Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 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 41.0 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,853 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,853 ft (565 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density1,415/sq mi
Coordinates37.7993°N, 80.3009°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGreenbrier County County
Nearest AirportRoanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 18.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.8 / 100
Community Resilience51.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively High
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.

Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 18 km 15 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 105 km 8 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 104 km 0 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 51 km 18 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 41 km 9 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 103 km 7 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 67 km 13 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 94 km 9 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 127 km 13 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 100 km 0 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 67 km 0 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 77 km 20 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 75 km 4 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 126 km 0 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 106 km 17 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 75 km 10 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 132 km 21 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 108 km 0 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 129 km 0 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 15 km 13 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 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

63 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 76 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 86 km 9.2 mi 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 63 km 32.2 mi 1
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 69 km 5.3 mi 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 95 km 6.3 mi 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 82 km 3.0 mi 0
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 95 km 1.9 mi 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 76 km 3.0 mi 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 98 km 10.0 mi 0
Jul 15, 1996 EF2 82 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 9, 1996 EF2 85 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 24 km 5.0 mi 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 90 km 0.5 mi 0
May 4, 1990 EF2 92 km 7.0 mi 2
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 32 km 4.1 mi 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF2 15 km 6.0 mi 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF2 60 km 6.5 mi 0
Apr 12, 1965 EF2 83 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 57 km 0.5 mi 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 77 km 3.0 mi 0
May 17, 1953 EF2 72 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: KAYFORD MOUNTAIN (31,509 acres, 1991).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 98 km
2012 RICH HOLE 15,923 58 km
1991 GAULEY MTN 13,113 84 km
1991 TOMS BRANCH 11,849 99 km
2012 ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES 11,055 12 km
2023 MATTS CREEK 11,028 79 km
2016 MOUNT PLEASANT 11,001 99 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 46 km
1987 RICK CREEK ROAD 7,740 81 km
2012 BARBOURS CREEK. 7,244 27 km
1991 CARBANATE 6,533 94 km
2014 ARCHER KNOB RX 6,093 89 km
2022 UNNAMED 5,893 89 km
1987 TUCKER HOLLOW 5,862 100 km
1991 MILBURN 4,777 92 km
1999 SCHYLER FORK 4,417 97 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,219 46 km
2008 ANGEL 4,129 55 km
1999 FULTON CREEK 3,705 97 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,569 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

White Sulphur Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (3.0").

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