Weather & Climate in Crum, WV

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

Crum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°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 49.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.4 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 774 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	55.1°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	774 ft (236 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	280/sq mi
Coordinates	37.9095°N, 82.4470°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Martin County County
Nearest Airport	West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"

29% above US avg

Snowfall 17.4"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.12"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	49.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	99.9 / 100
Community Resilience	3.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Nov 10, 2012	6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky	M4.2	101 km	17 km
Aug 17, 1990	9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky	M4.0	136 km	1 km
May 24, 2017	1 km S of McArthur, Ohio	M3.4	147 km	10 km
Apr 24, 2009	7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio	M3.4	111 km	8 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	130 km	5 km
Sep 8, 1990	5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky	M3.3	120 km	0 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	103 km	0 km
Feb 3, 2025	2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio	M3.1	113 km	26 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	104 km	7 km
Apr 25, 2020	2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky	M2.9	98 km	27 km
Aug 14, 2009	4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia	M2.9	128 km	16 km
May 6, 2002	3 km SE of Racine, Ohio	M2.8	125 km	5 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	93 km	11 km
May 22, 2024	18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky	M2.7	124 km	13 km
Nov 8, 1990	6 km WSW of Cumberland, Kentucky	M2.7	119 km	3 km
Feb 8, 2005	15 km E of Vansant, Virginia	M2.7	89 km	9 km
Jun 21, 2017	1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia	M2.7	97 km	17 km
May 11, 2015	5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky	M2.6	134 km	11 km
Jun 6, 2014	13 km NNE of Sissonville, West Virginia	M2.6	111 km	30 km
Mar 16, 2012	7 km SE of Alum Creek, West Virginia	M2.6	71 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

84 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 9 fatalities, 158 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968	EF5	93 km	34.0 mi	7
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	76 km	49.0 mi	2
Apr 8, 1965	EF3	54 km	6.9 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	81 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	50 km	1.1 mi	0
Jul 4, 2016	EF2	27 km	2.6 mi	0
Feb 29, 2012	EF2	81 km	6.3 mi	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	94 km	1.7 mi	0
Jun 15, 2000	EF2	94 km	2.5 mi	0
May 18, 1995	EF2	99 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 29, 1972	EF2	53 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	81 km	7.9 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	75 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	59 km	4.2 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	78 km	8.5 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	65 km	1.1 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	78 km	5.1 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	81 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	53 km	0.6 mi	0
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	91 km	0.8 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,345 acres, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1987	UNNAMED	66,345	58 km
1987	UNNAMED	66,145	95 km
1987	BRUSHY	61,231	27 km
1987	UNNAMED	41,794	43 km
1987	UNNAMED	38,312	16 km
1987	UNNAMED	32,565	51 km
1991	KAYFORD MOUNTAIN	31,509	94 km
1991	JENNINGS CREEK	29,308	10 km
1987	UNNAMED	27,317	25 km
1991	WHITE OAK BRANCH	25,550	69 km
1987	ELLIS CREEK	24,070	86 km
1991	UNNAMED	22,282	58 km
1987	UNNAMED	21,562	23 km
1987	UNNAMED	20,994	44 km
1991	TUG RIVER	20,813	40 km
2001	UNNAMED	18,013	87 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,759	65 km
1991	UNNAMED	17,406	73 km
1999	UNNAMED	17,328	73 km
1991	BROWNS BRANCH	17,324	76 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	3.3 in
March	45°F (7°C)	3.9 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.7 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.5 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.1 in
July	74°F (24°C)	5.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.0 in
September	67°F (19°C)	3.4 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.0 in	Driest
November	46°F (8°C)	3.6 in
December	37°F (3°C)	3.7 in

Crum has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.0").

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