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Chester Gap, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Warren County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
896
Population
431/sq mi density
$74,183
Median Income
$32,644 per capita
$243,100
Home Value
$367,694 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
153
Violent Crime/100K
2,798 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$74,183 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$243,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 21.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 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 40.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.7").