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Gasburg, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Brunswick County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
501 Population 88/sq mi density
$232,400 Home Value $282,056 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
293 Violent Crime/100K 1,075 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
293 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gasburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation228 ft (69 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.2 km²)
Population Density88/sq mi
Coordinates36.5576°N, 77.8729°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBrunswick County County
Nearest AirportHalifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.45"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.3 / 100
Community Resilience19.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 109 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 132 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 119 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 141 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 110 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 147 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 114 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 140 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 130 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 142 km
Mar 13, 2017 6 km ENE of Goochland, Virginia M2.6 127 km
Feb 26, 2015 4 km NNE of Goochland, Virginia M2.5 129 km
Sep 23, 2019 3 km WNW of Wyndham, Virginia M2.5 130 km
Sep 3, 2001 Virginia M2.5 96 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.5 149 km
Apr 29, 2000 3 km N of Glen Allen, Virginia M2.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Dorian (2019, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Dorian Category 2 254 km
2018 Florence Category 2 253 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 267 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 219 km
2011 Irene Category 1 175 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 266 km
2004 Alex Category 2 271 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 22 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 136 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 184 km
1996 Fran Category 3 168 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 175 km
1993 Emily Category 3 288 km
1991 Bob Category 3 292 km
1986 Charley Category 1 179 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 244 km
1984 Diana Category 4 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

293 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 541 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 82 km 4
Sep 27, 2024 EF3 65 km 0
Jul 19, 2023 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 98 km 12
Nov 15, 2008 EF3 90 km 1
May 4, 1990 EF3 85 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 26 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 84 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 77 km 6
May 22, 1983 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 83 km 1
Nov 8, 1957 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 15, 1953 EF3 90 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 79 km 0
May 13, 2019 EF2 96 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 91 km 0
Oct 11, 2018 EF2 76 km 0
Sep 17, 2018 EF2 97 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OLD STAGE ROAD (2,238 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 57 km
2008 LYNCH ROAD 1,824 37 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 35 km
2008 SYCAMORE SHORES 1,044 43 km
2008 HIGHWAY 1 766 71 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 65°F (19°C) 3.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.3 in

Gasburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (3.1").

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