Dinwiddie, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Dinwiddie County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
407 Population 80/sq mi density
$125,833 Median Income $64,203 per capita
$332,100 Home Value $307,894 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
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Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$125,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$332,100 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Dinwiddie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation286 ft (87 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates37.0850°N, 77.5865°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDinwiddie County County
Nearest AirportRichmond International (RIC)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.9 / 100
Community Resilience38.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Aug 23, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M5.8 97 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 102 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 98 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 84 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 79 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 68 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 88 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 101 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 127 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 65 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 102 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 86 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 101 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 98 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 89 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 86 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 99 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 103 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 149 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Dorian (2019, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Dorian Category 2 275 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 235 km
2011 Irene Category 1 173 km
2004 Alex Category 2 292 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 44 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 136 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 208 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 232 km
1996 Fran Category 2 232 km
1993 Emily Category 3 280 km
1991 Bob Category 3 282 km
1986 Charley Category 1 172 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

318 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 631 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 19 km 4
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 79 km 2
Apr 28, 2008 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 1, 1998 EF3 88 km 2
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 73 km 1
May 4, 1990 EF3 33 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 61 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 38 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 21 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 35 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 23 km 0
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 80 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 57 km 0
Oct 11, 2018 EF2 30 km 0
Sep 17, 2018 EF2 36 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OLD STAGE ROAD (2,238 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 12 km
2008 LYNCH ROAD 1,824 100 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 30 km
2008 SYCAMORE SHORES 1,044 88 km
2008 GOLD HILL 807 95 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 48 km
2019 VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION 514 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in

Dinwiddie has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.8").

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