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Bruno, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Logan County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
619 Population 476/sq mi density
$251,100 Home Value $110,687 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
4,176 Violent Crime/100K 8,874 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
4,176 violent crimes/100K (999% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bruno experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,282 ft (391 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density476/sq mi
Coordinates37.6909°N, 81.8790°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLogan County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.08"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.5 / 100
Community Resilience14.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 3, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 121 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 150 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 100 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 110 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 132 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 139 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 140 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 106 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 121 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 150 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 99 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 77 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 133 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 146 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 112 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 120 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 105 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 130 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 56 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

65 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 59 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 77 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 94 km 1
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 80 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 61 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 83 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 91 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 12, 1965 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 96 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 92 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 65 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 86 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 92 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 64 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 92 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,345 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 66,345 81 km
1987 BRUSHY 61,231 33 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 24 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 58 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 46 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 56 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 46 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 33 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 51 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 44 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 38 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 76 km
1987 UNNAMED 20,994 92 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 25 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 92 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 91 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 37 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 81 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 9 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in

Bruno has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.3").

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