Mechanicsburg, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Pulaski County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
54
Population
113/sq mi density
$131,700
Home Value
$211,482 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Mechanicsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 26.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
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
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 | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in |
Mechanicsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and November the driest (2.5").