Colonial Beach, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Westmoreland County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,930
Population
1,604/sq mi density
$52,119
Median Income
$33,890 per capita
$242,800
Home Value
$324,742 Zillow
$763
Median Rent
49.3% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
248
Violent Crime/100K
1,116 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,119 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$242,800 home value, $763/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
248 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Colonial Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,604/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2644°N, 76.9937°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Westmoreland County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Mary's County Regional (LTW) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in |
Colonial Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.4").