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Arrington, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Nelson County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,084 Population 104/sq mi density
$47,000 Median Income $31,291 per capita
$144,300 Home Value $224,269 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
90 Violent Crime/100K 903 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$47,000 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Arrington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation743 ft (226 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.1 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates37.6787°N, 78.8948°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNelson County County
Nearest AirportLynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.5 / 100
Community Resilience54.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

42 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 88 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 87 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 87 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 49 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 87 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 83 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 119 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 90 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 85 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 58 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 75 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 85 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 84 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 123 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 85 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 109 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 45 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 62 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 89 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 2 152 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 266 km
1996 Fran Category 1 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

159 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 16 fatalities, 70 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 50 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 50 km 1
Jul 25, 1985 EF3 71 km 0
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 16, 1966 EF3 21 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 56 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 80 km 1
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 48 km 11
May 27, 2022 EF2 53 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 95 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 78 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 92 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 15, 1996 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 9, 1996 EF2 94 km 0
May 4, 1990 EF2 60 km 2
Oct 13, 1983 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 25, 1977 EF2 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICH HOLE (15,923 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 RICH HOLE 15,923 70 km
2023 MATTS CREEK 11,028 49 km
2016 MOUNT PLEASANT 11,001 26 km
2016 ROCKY MTN FIRE 2016 9,299 73 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 86 km
2014 ARCHER KNOB RX 6,093 65 km
2022 UNNAMED 5,893 65 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,345 92 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,149 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,687 91 km
2002 FULTZ RUN 4,638 98 km
2008 ST MARYS 4,373 34 km
1999 SHOP RUN 4,261 55 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,219 87 km
1986 BIG RUN 4,161 70 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,022 91 km
2012 SHIPWRECK 3,779 94 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,667 96 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,569 96 km
2002 MARBLEYARD 3,123 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.2 in

Arrington has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (3.2").

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