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Mathews, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Mathews County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,145
Population
578/sq mi density
$53,108
Median Income
$23,912 per capita
$178,600
Home Value
$312,604 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$53,108 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$178,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Mathews enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 578/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4433°N, 76.3277°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mathews County County |
| Nearest Airport | Newport News/Williamsburg International (PHF) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Mathews has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (3.0").