Capron, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Southampton County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
151
Population
888/sq mi density
$54,219
Median Income
$35,131 per capita
$160,900
Home Value
$235,766 Zillow
$1,650
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,219 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,900 home value, $1,650/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Capron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 114 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 888/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7093°N, 77.2013°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Southampton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Franklin Regional (FKN) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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 | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Capron has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.9").