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Dumfries, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Stafford County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
5,749
Population
3,733/sq mi density
$78,373
Median Income
$27,256 per capita
$303,700
Home Value
$590,557 Zillow
$1,743
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
133
Violent Crime/100K
779 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$78,373 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$303,700 home value, $1,743/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dumfries enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,733/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5673°N, 77.3224°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Stafford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (MNZ) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0450 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in |
Dumfries has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.7").