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Falmouth, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Fredericksburg city County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
5,036 Population 1,614/sq mi density
$125,305 Median Income $56,208 per capita
$422,500 Home Value $475,651 Zillow
$1,972 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
449 Violent Crime/100K 4,112 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$125,305 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$422,500 home value, $1,972/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
449 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Falmouth 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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation70 ft (21 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density1,614/sq mi
Coordinates38.3302°N, 77.4659°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFredericksburg city County
Nearest AirportManassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (MNZ)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 11.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience84.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

47 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 62 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 61 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 63 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 132 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 76 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 89 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 104 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 70 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 59 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 88 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 104 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 62 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 114 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 66 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 53 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 63 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 131 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 124 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 59 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 215 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 182 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 208 km
1986 Charley Category 1 221 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

430 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 335 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002 EF4 35 km 3
Sep 24, 2001 EF4 52 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 72 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF3 36 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 79 km 2
Apr 1, 1998 EF3 52 km 2
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 44 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 85 km 1
Jul 25, 1985 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 60 km 1
Jan 26, 1978 EF3 24 km 1
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 1, 1973 EF3 54 km 0
Nov 2, 1966 EF3 74 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 89 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 84 km 1
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 95 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 49 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PINNACLES (24,792 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 PINNACLES 24,792 79 km
2002 FULTZ RUN 4,638 97 km
2012 NEIGHBOR MTN FIRE 1,986 89 km
2011 SMITH RUN FIRE 1,908 82 km
1999 BOOTEN GAP 1,652 87 km
1995 SHENGAP 1,385 98 km
2012 POINT 2 1,126 98 km
2024 ROCKY BRANCH 1,018 86 km
2011 CHOPPING ROAD 889 51 km
1999 DOG SLAUGH 838 95 km
1999 NCO 816 26 km
2019 KENNEDY PEAK 769 99 km
2008 CHICKEN RANCH 737 95 km
1988 DOVEL MTN 641 98 km
1994 HICKORYRUN 610 98 km
1985 LUCAS FIRE 512 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in

Falmouth has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").

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