Luray, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Page County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,836
Population
995/sq mi density
$55,802
Median Income
$33,419 per capita
$243,500
Home Value
$321,094 Zillow
$830
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
41
Violent Crime/100K
1,284 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,802 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$243,500 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
41 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. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 18.6 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in |
Luray has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.5").