Lynchburg, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Lynchburg city County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
79,255
Population
1,620/sq mi density
$59,808
Median Income
$30,004 per capita
$211,800
Home Value
$266,065 Zillow
$1,043
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
361
Violent Crime/100K
1,758 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$59,808 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$211,800 home value, $1,043/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
361 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Lynchburg 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. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 49.7 sq mi (128.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,620/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3990°N, 79.1955°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lynchburg city County |
| Nearest Airport | Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in |
Lynchburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.9").