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Weather & Climate in Woodlawn CDP (Carroll County), VA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Woodlawn CDP (Carroll County) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°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 45.6 inches. The area receives 16.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 2,515 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,515 ft (767 m) |
| Area | 19.2 sq mi (49.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7388°N, 80.8095°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Carroll County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
36 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 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Jun 26, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia | M3.4 | 60 km | 2 km |
| Feb 12, 1994 | 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia | M3.4 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 1998 | 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina | M3.2 | 132 km | 9 km |
| Sep 13, 2017 | 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia | M3.2 | 82 km | 18 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia | M3.1 | 110 km | 9 km |
| Jul 7, 1995 | 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee | M3.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2009 | 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia | M3.0 | 91 km | 13 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina | M3.0 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina | M2.9 | 100 km | 9 km |
| Aug 14, 2009 | 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia | M2.9 | 138 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia | M2.9 | 35 km | 9 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia | M2.8 | 110 km | 11 km |
| Jul 4, 2009 | 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia | M2.8 | 66 km | 0 km |
| Jul 15, 2021 | 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia | M2.8 | 56 km | 20 km |
| May 12, 2017 | 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia | M2.8 | 60 km | 4 km |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia | M2.7 | 8 km | 0 km |
| Aug 30, 2010 | 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee | M2.7 | 86 km | 11 km |
| Feb 8, 2005 | 15 km E of Vansant, Virginia | M2.7 | 113 km | 9 km |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina | M2.7 | 118 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (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 | 277 km |
| 1996 | Fran | Category 2 | 75 mph | 256 km |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 1 | — | 228 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
130 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 159 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF3 | 83 km | 8.1 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2008 | EF3 | 93 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1998 | EF3 | 89 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1998 | EF3 | 83 km | 12.0 mi | 2 |
| May 5, 1989 | EF3 | 87 km | 10.5 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1985 | EF3 | 86 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 4, 1974 | EF3 | 100 km | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| May 26, 2022 | EF2 | 88 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2022 | EF2 | 21 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2017 | EF2 | 62 km | 16.1 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2017 | EF2 | 81 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 2011 | EF2 | 35 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF2 | 29 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2008 | EF2 | 92 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2005 | EF2 | 82 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 77 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 17, 1994 | EF2 | 84 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1989 | EF2 | 89 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1989 | EF2 | 86 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1981 | EF2 | 91 km | 9.4 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SAMS BRANCH (5,872 acres, 1987).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1987 | SAMS BRANCH | 5,872 | 82 km |
| 1987 | KIWIS CREEK | 4,879 | 96 km |
| 2001 | MOUNTAIN FORK | 4,393 | 99 km |
| 1987 | SOUTH FORK OF TUG RIVER | 3,490 | 87 km |
| 2006 | BULL MOUNTAIN | 3,300 | 55 km |
| 1991 | JOHNSON HOLLOW | 2,987 | 87 km |
| 2007 | UNNAMED | 2,242 | 94 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,194 | 31 km |
| 1995 | COVE | 1,675 | 93 km |
| 2010 | HUFF HOLLOW | 1,566 | 64 km |
| 1999 | FORT LEWIS MTN. | 1,525 | 92 km |
| 2016 | HORTON | 1,480 | 95 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 1,460 | 64 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 1,388 | 35 km |
| 2013 | TANK HOLLOW | 1,340 | 91 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 1,287 | 80 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 1,171 | 37 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 1,154 | 57 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 1,124 | 31 km |
| 1987 | WAR | 1,122 | 98 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in |
Woodlawn CDP (Carroll County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.8").