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Moneta, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Bedford County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
301 Population 79/sq mi density
$302,700 Home Value $537,176 Zillow
$1,321 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
204 Violent Crime/100K 6,001 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
204 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Moneta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation897 ft (273 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates37.1882°N, 79.6134°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBedford County County
Nearest AirportRoanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.1 / 100
Community Resilience57.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 107 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 99 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 101 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 142 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 142 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 117 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 35 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 106 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 105 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 104 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 143 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 107 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 109 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 112 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 130 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 30 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 78 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 97 km
Mar 4, 2019 13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia M2.6 120 km
Jul 11, 2006 9 km SSE of Rupert, West Virginia M2.6 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 2 179 km
1996 Fran Category 2 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

124 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 105 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 36 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 67 km 1
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 94 km 2
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 95 km 1
Jun 16, 1966 EF3 83 km 0
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 53 km 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 30 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 80 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 65 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 99 km 0
Oct 27, 2010 EF2 94 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 60 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 16 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 22 km 0
Jul 15, 1996 EF2 18 km 0
Jun 9, 1996 EF2 12 km 0
Oct 27, 1995 EF2 98 km 0
Aug 17, 1994 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICH HOLE (15,923 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 RICH HOLE 15,923 77 km
2012 ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES 11,055 82 km
2023 MATTS CREEK 11,028 47 km
2016 MOUNT PLEASANT 11,001 72 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 86 km
2012 BARBOURS CREEK. 7,244 64 km
2008 ST MARYS 4,373 90 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,219 88 km
2008 ANGEL 4,129 39 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,518 59 km
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 75 km
2002 MARBLEYARD 3,123 47 km
2008 LITTLE CUBA 3,017 51 km
2006 PEAVINE COMPLEX 2,950 53 km
2010 PATTERSON MTN 2,443 54 km
2017 GOSHEN PASS 2,309 83 km
2010 NORTH SHORT MTN 2,304 83 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,048 83 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,038 63 km
1986 TUCKER 1,976 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in

Moneta has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (3.0").

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