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Danville, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Danville city County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
42,239
Population
987/sq mi density
$42,778
Median Income
$27,537 per capita
$110,200
Home Value
$152,032 Zillow
$808
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
279
Violent Crime/100K
3,650 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$42,778 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,200 home value, $808/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
279 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Danville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 43.9 sq mi (113.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 987/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5833°N, 79.4081°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Danville city County |
| Nearest Airport | Danville Regional (DAN) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in |
Danville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and November the driest (3.2").