Dillwyn, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Buckingham County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
549
Population
858/sq mi density
$56,143
Median Income
$28,595 per capita
$165,000
Home Value
$254,799 Zillow
$745
Median Rent
26.1% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,143 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,000 home value, $745/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Dillwyn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 858/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5405°N, 78.4612°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Buckingham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.8 / 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 Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in |
Dillwyn has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.9").