Weather & Climate in Buckhannon, WV

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Buckhannon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 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 49.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 39.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,410 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	52.6°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,410 ft (430 m)
Area	2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density	1,805/sq mi
Coordinates	38.9927°N, 80.2282°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Upshur County County
Nearest Airport	Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) 69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"

30% above US avg

Snowfall 39.4"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.00"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	44.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	65.1 / 100
Community Resilience	44.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very 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 Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.

Apr 22, 1991	14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M3.5	117 km	15 km
Apr 4, 2010	14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia	M3.4	74 km	0 km
Mar 31, 2013	West Virginia	M3.4	65 km	8 km
Jun 3, 2017	1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio	M3.4	138 km	2 km
Apr 24, 2025	3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio	M3.1	150 km	6 km
Apr 22, 2025	3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio	M3.1	148 km	5 km
Aug 31, 2011	3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio	M3.1	121 km	5 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	148 km	9 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	128 km	7 km
Apr 2, 2017	5 km W of Graysville, Ohio	M3.0	115 km	4 km
May 9, 2025	3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio	M2.9	149 km	5 km
Feb 3, 2025	0 km NE of Reno, Ohio	M2.8	109 km	10 km
Jul 30, 2013	12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia	M2.8	61 km	13 km
Jan 10, 2012	14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia	M2.8	75 km	0 km
Aug 31, 2011	2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia	M2.8	101 km	5 km
May 6, 2002	3 km SE of Racine, Ohio	M2.8	144 km	5 km
Apr 29, 2025	1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio	M2.8	150 km	2 km
Jun 21, 2017	1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia	M2.7	135 km	17 km
Apr 29, 2010	7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia	M2.7	66 km	0 km
Aug 25, 2011	14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M2.7	120 km	13 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

68 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 44 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 1, 1986	EF3	59 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 3, 1980	EF3	66 km	29.8 mi	0
May 19, 1967	EF3	89 km	0.3 mi	1
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	98 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 21, 1981	EF2	61 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 9, 1980	EF2	49 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 20, 1977	EF2	80 km	8.5 mi	0
Jul 13, 1971	EF2	93 km	16.0 mi	0
Aug 22, 1970	EF2	34 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 25, 1968	EF2	96 km	0.1 mi	0
May 7, 1967	EF2	40 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 7, 1956	EF2	30 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 22, 2017	EF1	85 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 2017	EF1	37 km	4.4 mi	0
Jun 23, 2017	EF1	62 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 2016	EF1	29 km	0.4 mi	0
Jun 21, 2016	EF1	84 km	5.4 mi	0
Jun 17, 2015	EF1	17 km	1.8 mi	0
Jul 27, 2014	EF1	88 km	4.1 mi	0
Jul 27, 2014	EF1	15 km	1.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LOCKRIDGE RX (2,473 acres, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2018	LOCKRIDGE RX	2,473	97 km
2024	RAMSHORN-GUINN RIDGES RX	2,469	80 km
2001	NEW CREEK MTN	1,689	85 km
2017	CHESTNUT RIDGE RX	1,624	81 km
2017	UNNAMED	1,446	80 km
2013	SMOKE HOLE FIRE	1,436	81 km
2019	DRY HOLLOW	1,327	82 km
2010	CHESTNUT RIDGE RX	1,033	80 km
1994	LEATHERWOOD CREEK	864	99 km
1999	AUTHONYS CREEK	782	72 km
2019	UNNAMED	754	79 km
2021	RAMSHORN RX	711	79 km
1999	SINNET FORK	681	94 km
2015	POPLAR RIDGE	659	69 km
2019	UNNAMED	547	70 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
February	32°F (0°C)	3.4 in
March	41°F (5°C)	4.3 in
April	50°F (10°C)	4.0 in
May	59°F (15°C)	4.6 in
June	67°F (20°C)	4.7 in
July	73°F (23°C)	5.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	70°F (21°C)	4.5 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.9 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.3 in	Driest
November	43°F (6°C)	3.8 in
December	34°F (1°C)	4.0 in

Buckhannon has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.3").

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