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Gretna, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Pittsylvania County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,275
Population
763/sq mi density
$36,023
Median Income
$23,758 per capita
$140,900
Home Value
$164,072 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
84
Violent Crime/100K
752 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$36,023 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$140,900 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Gretna 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 47.7 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 836 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 763/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9495°N, 79.3626°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pittsylvania County County |
| Nearest Airport | Danville Regional (DAN) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 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 | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
Gretna has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and December the driest (3.3").