Deerfield, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Highland County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
415
Population
126/sq mi density
$159,200
Home Value
$272,495 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Deerfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 22.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,758 ft (536 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 126/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1946°N, 79.4130°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Highland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.3 in |
Deerfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.8").