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Bolt, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Raleigh County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
57 Population 10/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
4,176 Violent Crime/100K 8,874 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
4,176 violent crimes/100K (999% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bolt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 38.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,003 ft (611 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.1 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates37.7616°N, 81.4164°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRaleigh County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 38.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.00"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.3 / 100
Community Resilience38.5 / 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

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 108 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 111 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 148 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 103 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 119 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 112 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 71 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 59 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 146 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 53 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 137 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 97 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 139 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 128 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 74 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 138 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 77 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 101 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 78 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

61 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 62 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 35 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 16 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 51 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 26 km 0
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 85 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 12, 1965 EF2 49 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 60 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 34 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 76 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 57 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 46 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 68 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 98 km 0
Aug 9, 2019 EF1 92 km 0
Jun 24, 2019 EF1 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 BRUSHY 61,231 65 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 66 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 97 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 86 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 27 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 82 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 73 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 49 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 17 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 75 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 66 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 24 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 33 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 45 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 80 km
1991 ROLLINS BRANCH 14,435 18 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,264 89 km
1991 GAULEY MTN 13,113 52 km
1991 ROCK HOUSE BRANCH 13,056 70 km
1991 TOMS BRANCH 11,849 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in
July 69°F (20°C) 5.0 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.6 in

Bolt has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.2").

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