Weather & Climate in Whitesville, WV

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

Whitesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 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 51.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.9 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 886 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	53.9°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	886 ft (270 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	764/sq mi
Coordinates	37.9796°N, 81.5346°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Raleigh County County
Nearest Airport	West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"

35% above US avg

Snowfall 20.9"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.28"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	65.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	67.3 / 100
Community Resilience	38.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

47 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	117 km	15 km
Apr 24, 2009	7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio	M3.4	122 km	8 km
Mar 31, 2013	West Virginia	M3.4	96 km	8 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	138 km	5 km
Apr 4, 2010	14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia	M3.4	88 km	0 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	137 km	2 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	92 km	18 km
Feb 3, 2025	2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio	M3.1	139 km	26 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	74 km	9 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	33 km	7 km
Apr 25, 2020	2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky	M2.9	147 km	27 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	123 km	9 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	94 km	11 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	98 km	0 km
May 6, 2002	3 km SE of Racine, Ohio	M2.8	112 km	5 km
Jul 30, 2013	12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia	M2.8	110 km	13 km
Jan 10, 2012	14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia	M2.8	86 km	0 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	103 km	20 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	99 km	4 km
Apr 29, 2010	7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia	M2.7	97 km	0 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

69 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 61 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	49 km	32.2 mi	1
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	42 km	9.2 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	56 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	48 km	5.3 mi	0
Jul 4, 2016	EF2	97 km	2.6 mi	0
Oct 7, 2014	EF2	51 km	3.0 mi	0
May 26, 1990	EF2	33 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 11, 1976	EF2	95 km	4.1 mi	0
Apr 24, 1975	EF2	96 km	6.0 mi	0
Apr 12, 1965	EF2	75 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF2	82 km	0.5 mi	0
Feb 25, 1961	EF2	34 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	45 km	2.3 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	87 km	4.2 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	92 km	0.6 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	50 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	30 km	5.1 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	72 km	8.5 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	22 km	0.8 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	94 km	0.5 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY (61,231 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	BRUSHY	61,231	53 km
1987	UNNAMED	41,794	67 km
1987	UNNAMED	38,312	90 km
1987	UNNAMED	32,565	89 km
1991	KAYFORD MOUNTAIN	31,509	14 km
1991	JENNINGS CREEK	29,308	72 km
1987	UNNAMED	27,317	67 km
1991	WHITE OAK BRANCH	25,550	24 km
1987	ELLIS CREEK	24,070	10 km
1991	UNNAMED	22,282	82 km
1991	TUG RIVER	20,813	66 km
1991	BROWNS BRANCH	17,324	7 km
1991	HUFF CREEK	15,190	38 km
1987	RUCKERS BRANCH	14,744	22 km
1987	UNNAMED	14,554	68 km
1991	ROLLINS BRANCH	14,435	25 km
1991	UNNAMED	14,264	84 km
1991	GAULEY MTN	13,113	41 km
1991	ROCK HOUSE BRANCH	13,056	63 km
1991	TOMS BRANCH	11,849	21 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	35°F (1°C)	3.4 in
March	43°F (6°C)	4.0 in
April	52°F (11°C)	4.1 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.7 in
June	68°F (20°C)	4.2 in
July	74°F (23°C)	5.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	71°F (22°C)	4.3 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.7 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.3 in	Driest
November	45°F (7°C)	3.7 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.8 in

Whitesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.3").

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