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Monterey, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Highland County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
200
Population
625/sq mi density
$58,656
Median Income
$45,886 per capita
$143,800
Home Value
$265,642 Zillow
$1,006
Median Rent
40.3% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
127
Violent Crime/100K
2,392 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,656 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,800 home value, $1,006/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Monterey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 39.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,891 ft (881 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 625/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4116°N, 79.5809°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Highland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in |
Monterey has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (3.1").