Lafayette, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Roanoke County County
2.3
/5.0
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Fair
528
Population
825/sq mi density
$32,210
Median Income
$18,075 per capita
58°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$32,210 median income, unemployment
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Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lafayette 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. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,267 ft (386 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 825/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2334°N, 80.2046°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Roanoke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0451 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.7 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.95 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.23 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in |
Lafayette has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and November the driest (2.8").