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Lake Caroline, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Hanover County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
2,708
Population
954/sq mi density
$88,222
Median Income
$37,872 per capita
$291,300
Home Value
$346,249 Zillow
$1,634
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$88,222 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$291,300 home value, $1,634/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Caroline enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 954/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9873°N, 77.5195°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hanover County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richmond International (RIC) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in |
Lake Caroline has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (3.0").