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Fredericksburg, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Fredericksburg city County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
28,383
Population
2,716/sq mi density
$85,368
Median Income
$46,503 per capita
$461,500
Home Value
$475,651 Zillow
$1,521
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
449
Violent Crime/100K
4,112 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$85,368 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$461,500 home value, $1,521/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
449 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fredericksburg 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 Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 114 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,716/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2993°N, 77.4867°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fredericksburg city County |
| Nearest Airport | Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (MNZ) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.3 / 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)
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 |
Fredericksburg 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").