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Big Island, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Lynchburg city County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
103
Population
126/sq mi density
$137,500
Home Value
$189,031 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
467
Violent Crime/100K
2,533 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
467 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Island experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 818 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 126/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5334°N, 79.3632°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lynchburg city County |
| Nearest Airport | Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in |
Big Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (3.1").