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Harriston, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Waynesboro city County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,252
Population
792/sq mi density
$91,625
Median Income
$31,311 per capita
$149,100
Home Value
$327,656 Zillow
$986
Median Rent
21.6% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
109
Violent Crime/100K
255 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,100 home value, $986/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
109 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Harriston 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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,242 ft (379 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 792/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2083°N, 78.8260°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Waynesboro city County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| 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) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in |
Harriston has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.8").