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McLean, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Falls Church city County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
50,232
Population
2,025/sq mi density
$250,001
Median Income
$124,557 per capita
$1,304,900
Home Value
$1,453,329 Zillow
$3,376
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
130
Violent Crime/100K
1,595 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 1.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$1,304,900 home value, $3,376/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
130 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
85.1% bachelor's degree or higher
McLean enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 24.9 sq mi (64.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,025/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9435°N, 77.1929°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Falls Church city County |
| Nearest Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very 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 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in |
McLean has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.7").