Grottoes, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Harrisonburg city County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,926
Population
1,434/sq mi density
$84,508
Median Income
$41,940 per capita
$267,500
Home Value
$313,614 Zillow
$847
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
264
Violent Crime/100K
528 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$84,508 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$267,500 home value, $847/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
264 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Grottoes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,103 ft (336 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,434/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2697°N, 78.8259°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Harrisonburg city County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Grottoes has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.8").