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Cape Charles, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Poquoson city County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,278
Population
360/sq mi density
$51,250
Median Income
$62,314 per capita
$589,000
Home Value
$395,619 Zillow
$840
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
399
Violent Crime/100K
299 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 3.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$589,000 home value, $840/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
399 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
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 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Cape Charles has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (2.8").