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Chatham, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Pittsylvania County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,535
Population
756/sq mi density
$54,485
Median Income
$25,358 per capita
$168,100
Home Value
$164,364 Zillow
$1,028
Median Rent
22.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,485 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,100 home value, $1,028/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Chatham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 736 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 756/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8119°N, 79.4001°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pittsylvania County County |
| Nearest Airport | Danville Regional (DAN) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
Chatham has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (3.3").