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Glen Lyn, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Giles County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
66
Population
108/sq mi density
$75,000
Median Income
$26,991 per capita
$171,900
Home Value
$161,844 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Glen Lyn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 22.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,510 ft (460 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3727°N, 80.8589°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Giles County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 3.45 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Glen Lyn has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (2.6").