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Cunard, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Raleigh County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
121 Population 1,100/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
218 Violent Crime/100K 3,305 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
218 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cunard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,612 ft (491 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,100/sq mi
Coordinates37.9995°N, 81.0402°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRaleigh County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.92"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

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

46 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 74 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 149 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 68 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 144 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 74 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 66 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 40 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 36 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 124 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 108 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 94 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 64 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 78 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 129 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 118 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 87 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 82 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 145 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 38 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

57 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 55 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 22 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 10 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 83 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 47 km 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 65 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 23 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 61 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF2 56 km 0
Apr 12, 1965 EF2 67 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 59 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 10 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 79 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 42 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 60 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 53 km 0
Jun 24, 2019 EF1 71 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF1 99 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF1 98 km 0
Jun 23, 2016 EF1 92 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 97 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 30 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 61 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 39 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 48 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 73 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 63 km
1991 ROLLINS BRANCH 14,435 57 km
1991 GAULEY MTN 13,113 21 km
1991 TOMS BRANCH 11,849 30 km
2012 ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES 11,055 80 km
1991 BRUSHY FORK 10,704 41 km
1991 LEFT FORK 10,196 53 km
1991 CANE ROCK 9,017 87 km
1987 PINE CREEK 8,864 95 km
1991 CANEBRAKE 8,152 84 km
1991 DRY BRANCH 8,059 42 km
1987 RICK CREEK ROAD 7,740 20 km
2012 BARBOURS CREEK. 7,244 93 km
1991 MUD LICK CREEK 7,111 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in

Cunard has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.0").

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