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McGaheysville, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Harrisonburg city County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,155 Population 1,359/sq mi density
$67,125 Median Income $38,009 per capita
$302,300 Home Value $414,772 Zillow
$1,449 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
179 Violent Crime/100K 1,576 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,125 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$302,300 home value, $1,449/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
McGaheysville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,141 ft (348 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density1,359/sq mi
Coordinates38.3729°N, 78.7326°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHarrisonburg city County
Nearest AirportShenandoah Valley Regional (SHD)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 19.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.3 / 100
Community Resilience16.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Aug 23, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M5.8 87 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 82 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 85 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 100 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 109 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 107 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 137 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 84 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 92 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 49 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 110 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 81 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 131 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 83 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 121 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 81 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 104 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 85 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 82 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 207 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

163 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 52 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 24, 2001 EF4 69 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF3 83 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 67 km 0
Jul 25, 1985 EF3 33 km 0
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 16, 1966 EF3 95 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 68 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 37 km 11
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 28 km 1
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 37 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 29 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 87 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 28 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 72 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 93 km 0
Sep 8, 2004 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 35 km 0
May 4, 1990 EF2 60 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PINNACLES (24,792 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 PINNACLES 24,792 44 km
2012 RICH HOLE 15,923 98 km
2016 MOUNT PLEASANT 11,001 81 km
2016 ROCKY MTN FIRE 2016 9,299 9 km
2024 WATERFALL MOUNTAIN 9,251 36 km
2014 ARCHER KNOB RX 6,093 62 km
2022 UNNAMED 5,893 62 km
2024 WAITES RUN 5,496 75 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,345 48 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,149 48 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,687 40 km
2002 FULTZ RUN 4,638 22 km
2008 ST MARYS 4,373 63 km
1999 SHOP RUN 4,261 24 km
1986 BIG RUN 4,161 10 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,022 40 km
2012 SHIPWRECK 3,779 16 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,667 18 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,569 99 km
2006 PEAVINE COMPLEX 2,950 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in

McGaheysville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.6").

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