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Chauncey, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Logan County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
251 Population 174/sq mi density
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
238 Violent Crime/100K 4,120 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
238 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Chauncey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,588 ft (484 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density174/sq mi
Coordinates37.7636°N, 81.9790°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLogan County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"
30% 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

51 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 M4.2 118 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 107 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 121 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 131 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 129 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 140 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 117 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 118 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 139 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 108 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 M3.0 142 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 134 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 116 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 132 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 116 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 64 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 132 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 84 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 93 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 68 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 71 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 91 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 92 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 79 km 0
Sep 29, 1972 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 12, 1965 EF2 87 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 84 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 60 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 80 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 81 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 69 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 64 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 76 km
1987 BRUSHY 61,231 22 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 22 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 48 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 45 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 59 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 34 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 23 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 47 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 48 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 40 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 66 km
1987 UNNAMED 20,994 83 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 20 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 91 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 88 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 88 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 39 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 78 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 19 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
February 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
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 78°F (25°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

Chauncey has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in February to 78°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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