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Arlington, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Arlington County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
235,463
Population
9,056/sq mi density
$140,160
Median Income
$88,024 per capita
$864,800
Home Value
$811,245 Zillow
$2,275
Median Rent
26.1% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
289 sunny days/yr
183
Violent Crime/100K
1,959 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$140,160 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$864,800 home value, $2,275/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
183 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
77.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Arlington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 10.1 sq mi (26.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,056/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8783°N, 77.1007°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Arlington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 84.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0461 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 13.8 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.23 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in |
Arlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").