Berwind, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · McDowell County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
228
Population
786/sq mi density
$28,966
Median Income
$15,179 per capita
53°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$28,966 median income, unemployment
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Berwind experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,550 ft (472 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 786/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2604°N, 81.6558°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | McDowell County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 77 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in |
Berwind has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.7").