Free Union, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Albemarle County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
185
Population
93/sq mi density
$1,265,600
Home Value
$586,868 Zillow
59°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Free Union enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 563 ft (172 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1533°N, 78.5589°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Albemarle County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 78.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0441 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in |
Free Union has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.4").