Chester Gap, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Warren County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
896
Population
431/sq mi density
$74,183
Median Income
$32,644 per capita
$243,100
Home Value
$390,343 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$74,183 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$243,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Chester Gap experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 21.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,421 ft (433 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 431/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8501°N, 78.1316°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Warren County County |
| Nearest Airport | Winchester Regional (WGO) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in |
Chester Gap has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.5").