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Hanover, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Hanover County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
52
Population
44/sq mi density
58°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
260
Violent Crime/100K
3,725 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
260 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hanover enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 100 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7721°N, 77.3750°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hanover County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richmond International (RIC) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 93.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0435 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in |
Hanover has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (3.0").