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Cheriton, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Northampton County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
548
Population
503/sq mi density
$37,125
Median Income
$27,441 per capita
$543
Median Rent
42.2% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$37,125 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Cheriton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 22 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 503/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2944°N, 75.9655°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Northampton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk International (ORF) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively 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 | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°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 | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Cheriton has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (2.8").