Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Brandonville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 88.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,768 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average
46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average
25°F (-4°C)
July Average
67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days
290 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,768 ft (539 m)
Area
0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density
313/sq mi
Coordinates
39.6671°N, 79.6277°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Preston County County
Nearest Airport
Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 43 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall55.7"
47% above US avg
Snowfall88.8"
Wettest Month (Jul)4.88"
Driest Month (Feb)2.95"
Air Quality
AQI Median
39.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
33.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability
60.7 / 100
Community Resilience
37.2 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Relatively Low
Avalanche
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.4.
Jun 3, 2017
1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio
M3.4
145 km
2 km
Apr 2, 2017
5 km W of Graysville, Ohio
M3.0
138 km
4 km
Aug 31, 2011
2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia
M2.8
144 km
5 km
Jul 30, 2013
12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia
M2.8
144 km
13 km
Jul 20, 2013
6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia
M2.7
138 km
21 km
Sep 4, 2011
3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia
M2.6
138 km
5 km
Aug 16, 2013
13 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia
M2.6
146 km
6 km
Apr 29, 2010
3 km WNW of Gassaway, West Virginia
M2.6
150 km
0 km
Apr 29, 2010
5 km NNW of Gassaway, West Virginia
M2.5
146 km
5 km
Sep 11, 2024
4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania
M2.5
88 km
4 km
Aug 15, 2010
19 km ESE of Burnsville, West Virginia
M2.5
117 km
17 km
Aug 21, 2010
19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia
M2.5
118 km
11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
185 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 262 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998
EF4
55 km
36.5 mi
0
May 31, 1998
EF3
48 km
13.0 mi
1
Jun 3, 1980
EF3
28 km
29.8 mi
0
Jul 11, 1976
EF3
77 km
11.8 mi
1
May 19, 1967
EF3
41 km
0.3 mi
1
Aug 3, 1963
EF3
76 km
0.1 mi
2
Jun 26, 2024
EF2
81 km
10.8 mi
0
May 11, 2024
EF2
77 km
5.8 mi
0
Aug 25, 2023
EF2
35 km
2.0 mi
0
Aug 1, 2022
EF2
87 km
1.8 mi
0
Oct 21, 2021
EF2
98 km
15.7 mi
0
Oct 2, 2018
EF2
56 km
1.6 mi
0
Mar 23, 2011
EF2
69 km
9.0 mi
0
Jun 2, 1998
EF2
40 km
15.0 mi
0
Jun 2, 1998
EF2
59 km
15.0 mi
0
Jun 2, 1998
EF2
9 km
12.0 mi
0
Aug 15, 1997
EF2
78 km
3.5 mi
0
Jun 30, 1990
EF2
67 km
0.2 mi
0
Oct 1, 1986
EF2
30 km
4.5 mi
0
May 22, 1983
EF2
72 km
38.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: NEW CREEK MTN (1,689 acres, 2001).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2001
NEW CREEK MTN
1,689
81 km
2013
SMOKE HOLE FIRE
1,436
94 km
2019
DRY HOLLOW
1,327
97 km
2014
BEAR DEN
945
84 km
2024
SPRING RUN
847
96 km
1994
ELKHORN TOWER
696
98 km
2001
SOUTH BRANCH
519
83 km
2005
UNNAMED
510
75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
25°F (-4°C)
3.2 in
Coldest
February
29°F (-2°C)
3.0 in
Driest
March
38°F (3°C)
3.9 in
April
48°F (9°C)
4.1 in
May
57°F (14°C)
4.5 in
June
65°F (18°C)
4.3 in
July
67°F (20°C)
4.9 in
Wettest
August
68°F (20°C)
4.2 in
Warmest
September
62°F (17°C)
3.6 in
October
51°F (10°C)
3.1 in
November
41°F (5°C)
3.5 in
December
32°F (-0°C)
3.7 in
Brandonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 25°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.0").