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Luray, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Page County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,836
Population
995/sq mi density
$55,802
Median Income
$33,419 per capita
$243,500
Home Value
$307,504 Zillow
$830
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
227
Violent Crime/100K
2,802 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$55,802 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$243,500 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
227 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Luray experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 18.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 865 ft (264 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 995/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6642°N, 78.4545°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Page County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.2 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in |
Luray has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.9").