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Ashland, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Hanover County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
7,667
Population
1,065/sq mi density
$65,000
Median Income
$34,985 per capita
$272,600
Home Value
$451,691 Zillow
$1,154
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
240
Violent Crime/100K
1,996 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$272,600 home value, $1,154/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
240 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Ashland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,065/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7604°N, 77.4724°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hanover County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richmond International (RIC) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0435 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in |
Ashland has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (3.0").