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Goochland, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Goochland County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,301
Population
288/sq mi density
$494,100
Home Value
$404,824 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
187
Violent Crime/100K
3,427 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Goochland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 288/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6971°N, 77.8937°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Goochland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richmond International (RIC) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in |
Goochland has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (3.0").