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Charles City, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Charles City County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
36
Population
13/sq mi density
$211,875
Median Income
$59,569 per capita
61°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
376
Violent Crime/100K
3,033 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$211,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
376 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Charles City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3483°N, 77.0630°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Charles City County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richmond International (RIC) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 88.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0422 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.33 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.5 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
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 | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in |
Charles City has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (3.2").