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Alberta, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Brunswick County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
249 Population 117/sq mi density
$46,944 Median Income $31,141 per capita
$96,800 Home Value $134,429 Zillow
$600 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
293 Violent Crime/100K 1,075 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,944 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,800 home value, $600/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
293 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Alberta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation356 ft (109 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates36.8540°N, 77.8940°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBrunswick County County
Nearest AirportHalifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.29"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.3 / 100
Community Resilience19.7 / 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 Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Aug 23, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M5.8 117 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 122 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 118 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 80 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 99 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 86 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 108 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 122 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 138 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 77 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 122 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 116 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 117 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 121 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 85 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 122 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 120 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 123 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 98 km
Aug 29, 2011 10 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Dorian (2019, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Dorian Category 2 276 km
2018 Florence Category 2 286 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 294 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 243 km
2011 Irene Category 1 189 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 297 km
2004 Alex Category 2 296 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 24 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 160 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 214 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 208 km
1996 Fran Category 2 198 km
1993 Emily Category 3 298 km
1986 Charley Category 1 191 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

282 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 423 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 56 km 4
Sep 27, 2024 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 19, 2023 EF3 95 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 95 km 1
May 4, 1990 EF3 52 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 14 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 97 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 59 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 72 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 29 km 0
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 85 km 1
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 94 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 84 km 0
Oct 11, 2018 EF2 43 km 0
Sep 17, 2018 EF2 66 km 1
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 81 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OLD STAGE ROAD (2,238 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 36 km
2008 LYNCH ROAD 1,824 70 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 22 km
2008 SYCAMORE SHORES 1,044 70 km
2008 GOLD HILL 807 97 km
2008 HIGHWAY 1 766 95 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 72 km
2019 VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION 514 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in

Alberta has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (3.1").

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