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Weather & Climate in Bud, WV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bud experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°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 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 2,112 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,112 ft (644 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 84/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5248°N, 81.3805°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wyoming County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.4 / 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 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
43 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 | 113 km | 15 km |
| Jun 26, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia | M3.4 | 86 km | 2 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia | M3.4 | 126 km | 0 km |
| Mar 31, 2013 | West Virginia | M3.4 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Feb 12, 1994 | 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia | M3.4 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 2017 | 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia | M3.2 | 60 km | 18 km |
| Dec 4, 2001 | 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia | M3.1 | 60 km | 9 km |
| Jul 7, 1995 | 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee | M3.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2009 | 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia | M3.0 | 126 km | 13 km |
| Jun 28, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia | M3.0 | 79 km | 7 km |
| Aug 14, 2009 | 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia | M2.9 | 121 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia | M2.9 | 74 km | 9 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia | M2.8 | 60 km | 11 km |
| Jan 10, 2012 | 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia | M2.8 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Jul 4, 2009 | 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia | M2.8 | 58 km | 0 km |
| Jul 15, 2021 | 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia | M2.8 | 58 km | 20 km |
| May 12, 2017 | 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia | M2.8 | 55 km | 4 km |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia | M2.7 | 107 km | 0 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia | M2.7 | 135 km | 0 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia | M2.7 | 75 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
61 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 66 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 4, 1974 | EF3 | 44 km | 32.2 mi | 1 |
| Apr 4, 1974 | EF3 | 19 km | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 4, 1974 | EF3 | 89 km | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF2 | 71 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2014 | EF2 | 18 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 2011 | EF2 | 74 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF2 | 82 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1990 | EF2 | 81 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1990 | EF2 | 71 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 1976 | EF2 | 72 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 1975 | EF2 | 85 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 25, 1975 | EF2 | 90 km | 3.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 1965 | EF2 | 28 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1965 | EF2 | 50 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 25, 1961 | EF2 | 55 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | 83 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | 72 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF1 | 94 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 31, 2021 | EF1 | 91 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Aug 31, 2021 | EF1 | 91 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY (61,231 acres, 1987).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1987 | BRUSHY | 61,231 | 79 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 41,794 | 67 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 32,565 | 83 km |
| 1991 | KAYFORD MOUNTAIN | 31,509 | 53 km |
| 1991 | JENNINGS CREEK | 29,308 | 93 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 27,317 | 80 km |
| 1991 | WHITE OAK BRANCH | 25,550 | 74 km |
| 1987 | ELLIS CREEK | 24,070 | 43 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 22,282 | 70 km |
| 1991 | TUG RIVER | 20,813 | 69 km |
| 1991 | BROWNS BRANCH | 17,324 | 49 km |
| 1991 | HUFF CREEK | 15,190 | 41 km |
| 1987 | RUCKERS BRANCH | 14,744 | 69 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 14,554 | 93 km |
| 1991 | ROLLINS BRANCH | 14,435 | 34 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 14,264 | 93 km |
| 1991 | GAULEY MTN | 13,113 | 75 km |
| 1991 | ROCK HOUSE BRANCH | 13,056 | 80 km |
| 1991 | TOMS BRANCH | 11,849 | 65 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 11,117 | 75 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Bud has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.1").