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Mechanicsburg, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Pulaski County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
54
Population
113/sq mi density
$131,700
Home Value
$211,482 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
280
Violent Crime/100K
2,702 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
280 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Mechanicsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,408 ft (734 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1533°N, 80.9418°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pulaski County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in |
Mechanicsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.6").