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Free Union, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Albemarle County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
185
Population
93/sq mi density
$1,265,600
Home Value
$570,160 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
429
Violent Crime/100K
3,042 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Free Union experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
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 | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 35°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Free Union has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.0").