Cape Charles, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Poquoson city County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,278
Population
360/sq mi density
$51,250
Median Income
$62,314 per capita
$589,000
Home Value
$410,892 Zillow
$840
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
77
Violent Crime/100K
695 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 7.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$589,000 home value, $840/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Cape Charles enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 360/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2497°N, 76.0142°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Poquoson city County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk International (ORF) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Cape Charles has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.9").