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Melfa, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Accomack County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
447
Population
1,541/sq mi density
$28,250
Median Income
$19,221 per capita
$159,700
Home Value
$232,859 Zillow
$836
Median Rent
43.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$28,250 median income, 1.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$159,700 home value, $836/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Melfa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 51 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,541/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6490°N, 75.7407°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Accomack County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (SBY) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Melfa has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.8").