Dunbar, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Wise County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
51
Population
2,550/sq mi density
$14,420
Median Income
$14,282 per capita
55°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$14,420 median income, unemployment
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dunbar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,930 ft (588 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,550/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9733°N, 82.7459°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wise County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 102 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
Dunbar has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (3.1").