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Columbia, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Fluvanna County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
38
Population
271/sq mi density
55°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
187
Violent Crime/100K
3,427 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Columbia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7538°N, 78.1634°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fluvanna County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richmond International (RIC) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in |
Columbia has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.0").