Danville, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Danville city County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
42,239
Population
987/sq mi density
$42,778
Median Income
$27,537 per capita
$110,200
Home Value
$156,316 Zillow
$808
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
365
Violent Crime/100K
2,858 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$42,778 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,200 home value, $808/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
365 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 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
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
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 | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in |
Danville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.7").