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Meadows of Dan, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Patrick County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
101 Population 84/sq mi density
54°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
185 Violent Crime/100K 2,326 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Meadows of Dan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,978 ft (908 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates36.7386°N, 80.3974°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPatrick County County
Nearest AirportRoanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.9"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.1 / 100
Community Resilience11.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively 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 Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 135 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 143 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 97 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 136 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 86 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 114 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 131 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 67 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 130 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 49 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 144 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 74 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 68 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 72 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 29 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 132 km
Feb 8, 2005 15 km E of Vansant, Virginia M2.7 146 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 64 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 94 km
Aug 30, 2010 7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee M2.7 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 241 km
1996 Fran Category 2 229 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

163 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 166 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 28, 2010 EF3 91 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 84 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 53 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF3 72 km 0
May 22, 1985 EF3 72 km 0
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 83 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 18 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF2 96 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 53 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 50 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 61 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 87 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 83 km 1
Jul 7, 2005 EF2 88 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 40 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 9, 1996 EF2 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANGEL (4,129 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 ANGEL 4,129 79 km
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 18 km
2008 LITTLE CUBA 3,017 87 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,194 67 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,038 98 km
1995 COVE 1,675 76 km
2010 HUFF HOLLOW 1,566 98 km
2008 BLACKHORSE 1,537 95 km
1999 FORT LEWIS MTN. 1,525 72 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,460 99 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,388 53 km
1995 JOHNS 1,293 88 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,287 78 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,250 99 km
2010 FENWICK 1,224 100 km
2022 VAF220152 1,173 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,171 59 km
2006 QUARRY 1,168 92 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,154 85 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,130 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 4.1 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in

Meadows of Dan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 34°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (3.1").

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