Low Moor, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Covington city County
1.4
/5.0
F
Poor
396
Population
350/sq mi density
$122,100
Home Value
$138,927 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Low Moor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,118 ft (341 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 350/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7979°N, 79.8690°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Covington city County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in |
Low Moor has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").