Why visit Belle
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 4 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Admiral T. J. Lopez Bridge and Samuel Shrewsbury, Sr. House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Belle
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Belle
Belle is a town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States, situated along the Kanawha River. The population was 1,171 at the 2020 census. Belle was incorporated on December 13, 1958, by the Kanawha County Circuit Court. It is the home of the Belle Bulldogs Elementary School.
From the Wikipedia article Belle, West Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Admiral T. J. Lopez Bridge
Bridge · 3.4 mi
Bridge in West Virginia, United States of America
Museums and landmarks1
Samuel Shrewsbury, Sr. House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes4
History
On December 8, 2020, at approximately 10 pm, an explosion occurred at the Optima Chemical Plant in the town, promoting a shelter-in-place to be issued for the town and surrounding areas. The explosion left one dead and three injured.
From the History section of Belle, West Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship14
Ebenezer Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Assembly of God Chesapeake
Church · 0.6 mi
11815 Maccorkle Avenue Southeast, Charleston
Church of God - Chesapeake
Church · 0.7 mi
12047 Maccorkle Avenue Southeast, Charleston
First Freewill Baptist Church Chesapeake
Church · 1.1 mi
13019 Maccorkle Avenue Southeast, Charleston
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Map of Belle
39 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 26°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 28°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 34°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 43°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 75°F | 52°F | 4.8 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 66°F | 5.8 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 65°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 59°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 47°F | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 36°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for London Locks (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kanawha County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-10-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-05-24: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2024-05-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-01-30: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2021-05-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Yeager Airport (CRW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Charleston 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- South Charleston 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Alum Creek 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- St. Albans 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Ansted 25 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Teays Valley 26 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
- Beckley 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Barboursville 43 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Huntington 50 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Gallipolis 54 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- West Dupont Avenue - Belle, West Virginia, Magnolia677, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Samuel Shrewsbury Sr. House - Belle, West Virginia, Magnolia677, CC BY 4.0
- Marker outside DuPont's Belle Plant in Dupont City, West Virginia, Magnolia677, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ebenezer Chapel, Coal town guy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chesapeake, West Virginia, Magnolia677, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lens Creek WV, Tim Kiser ( User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Int64wInt77nRoad-Exit89-WV61-WV94 (33832272276), formulanone from Huntsville, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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