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Bowling Green, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Caroline County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,455
Population
909/sq mi density
$69,352
Median Income
$33,741 per capita
$307,100
Home Value
$346,249 Zillow
$544
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$69,352 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$307,100 home value, $544/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bowling Green enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 909/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0533°N, 77.3475°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Caroline County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richmond International (RIC) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0430 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very 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 | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in |
Bowling Green has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.9").