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Appomattox, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Appomattox County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,085
Population
939/sq mi density
$47,795
Median Income
$24,501 per capita
$124,700
Home Value
$275,077 Zillow
$893
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
90
Violent Crime/100K
903 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$47,795 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,700 home value, $893/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Appomattox enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 861 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 939/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3587°N, 78.8264°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Appomattox County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.8 / 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 | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in |
Appomattox has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (3.2").