Fairfield, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Rockbridge County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
477
Population
701/sq mi density
$91,354
Median Income
$51,589 per capita
$210,600
Home Value
$372,150 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,354 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$210,600 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,581 ft (482 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 701/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8828°N, 79.2829°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rockbridge County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 96.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0410 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in |
Fairfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.8").