Nellysford, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Nelson County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
1,623
Population
169/sq mi density
$133,036
Median Income
$70,801 per capita
$520,000
Home Value
$596,756 Zillow
$1,521
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$133,036 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$520,000 home value, $1,521/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Nellysford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 21.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,865 ft (873 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 169/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9235°N, 78.8935°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Nelson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Nellysford has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.8").