Chamberlayne, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Richmond city County
4.9
/5.0
A+
Excellent
5,000
Population
1,493/sq mi density
$102,656
Median Income
$61,705 per capita
$302,500
Home Value
$375,010 Zillow
$1,647
Median Rent
19.7% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$102,656 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$302,500 home value, $1,647/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Chamberlayne enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 183 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,493/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6274°N, 77.4282°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Richmond city County |
| Nearest Airport | Richmond International (RIC) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 19.5 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.38 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively 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 | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in |
Chamberlayne has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.9").