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Basye, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Shenandoah County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,416
Population
163/sq mi density
$69,881
Median Income
$41,436 per capita
$272,500
Home Value
$329,809 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
49
Violent Crime/100K
1,039 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,881 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$272,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
49 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Basye experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,699 ft (518 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 163/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8094°N, 78.7695°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Shenandoah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in |
Basye has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (2.3").