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Glasgow, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Buena Vista city County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,253
Population
819/sq mi density
$50,625
Median Income
$28,241 per capita
$117,100
Home Value
$197,112 Zillow
$814
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,625 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,100 home value, $814/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Glasgow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 819/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6318°N, 79.4582°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Buena Vista city County |
| Nearest Airport | Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in |
Glasgow has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (3.1").