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Horntown, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Accomack County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
479
Population
91/sq mi density
$138,000
Home Value
$181,235 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
103
Violent Crime/100K
1,401 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Horntown 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 43.3 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 37 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 91/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9661°N, 75.4570°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Accomack County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (SBY) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in |
Horntown has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and November the driest (2.8").