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Weather & Climate in Brookneal, VA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Brookneal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 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 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 438 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 438 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 364/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0478°N, 78.9539°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Charlotte County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
41 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Aug 23, 2011 | 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia | M5.8 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Aug 25, 2011 | 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia | M4.5 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Aug 24, 2011 | 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia | M4.2 | 131 km | 0 km |
| Mar 15, 1991 | 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia | M3.8 | 121 km | 16 km |
| Oct 21, 1998 | 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia | M3.8 | 62 km | 13 km |
| May 5, 2003 | Virginia | M3.6 | 109 km | 13 km |
| Apr 22, 1991 | 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia | M3.5 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Sep 1, 2011 | 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia | M3.4 | 135 km | 3 km |
| Aug 24, 2011 | 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia | M3.4 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia | M3.2 | 119 km | 0 km |
| May 22, 2014 | 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia | M3.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2012 | 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia | M3.1 | 132 km | 3 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia | M3.0 | 128 km | 9 km |
| May 16, 2009 | 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia | M3.0 | 96 km | 13 km |
| Oct 12, 2011 | 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia | M3.0 | 131 km | 4 km |
| May 6, 2025 | 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia | M3.0 | 63 km | 8 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia | M2.8 | 129 km | 2 km |
| Mar 15, 2015 | 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia | M2.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia | M2.8 | 133 km | 0 km |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia | M2.8 | 140 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 86 mph | 284 km |
| 2003 | Isabel | Category 2 | 104 mph | 118 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 1 | 81 mph | 244 km |
| 1998 | Bonnie | Category 2 | 109 mph | 285 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 2 | 75 mph | 258 km |
| 1996 | Fran | Category 2 | 75 mph | 207 km |
| 1986 | Charley | Category 1 | 81 mph | 287 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
182 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 86 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF3 | 86 km | 8.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2018 | EF3 | 40 km | 20.4 mi | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2016 | EF3 | 22 km | 16.9 mi | 1 |
| May 22, 1983 | EF3 | 87 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 24, 1969 | EF3 | 48 km | 0.1 mi | 1 |
| Jun 16, 1966 | EF3 | 55 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | EF2 | 58 km | 6.9 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 2022 | EF2 | 52 km | 6.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2018 | EF2 | 27 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2018 | EF2 | 99 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2016 | EF2 | 86 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF2 | 32 km | 18.1 mi | 1 |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF2 | 67 km | 26.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2010 | EF2 | 52 km | 3.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 77 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 96 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF2 | 47 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1998 | EF2 | 83 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1998 | EF2 | 93 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 15, 1996 | EF2 | 64 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MATTS CREEK (11,028 acres, 2023).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2023 | MATTS CREEK | 11,028 | 74 km |
| 2016 | MOUNT PLEASANT | 11,001 | 79 km |
| 2008 | ST MARYS | 4,373 | 97 km |
| 2008 | ANGEL | 4,129 | 99 km |
| 2002 | MARBLEYARD | 3,123 | 76 km |
| 2006 | PEAVINE COMPLEX | 2,950 | 72 km |
| 2018 | TYE RIVER | 1,762 | 97 km |
| 2015 | SHORT HILLS MOUNTAIN | 1,637 | 89 km |
| 2016 | EADES HOLLOW | 1,564 | 81 km |
| 2008 | BLACKHORSE | 1,537 | 82 km |
| 1991 | PINEY MOUNTAIN | 1,464 | 73 km |
| 1999 | PURGATORY MTN. | 1,366 | 85 km |
| 2022 | VAF220152 | 1,173 | 83 km |
| 2006 | QUARRY | 1,168 | 84 km |
| 2008 | TOTIERS FERRY | 1,075 | 50 km |
| 2001 | HICKORY RU | 1,055 | 100 km |
| 1995 | NORWOOD | 999 | 70 km |
| 2002 | CHICKEN | 947 | 90 km |
| 2002 | BUCK MTN | 905 | 92 km |
| 2008 | GOLD HILL | 807 | 79 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in |
Brookneal has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and November the driest (3.1").