Damascus, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Washington County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
766
Population
958/sq mi density
$33,173
Median Income
$27,438 per capita
$186,300
Home Value
$217,859 Zillow
$713
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
254
Violent Crime/100K
3,181 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$33,173 median income, 0.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$186,300 home value, $713/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
254 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Damascus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,934 ft (589 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 958/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6327°N, 81.7894°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in |
Damascus has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.8").