Nottoway Court House, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Nottoway County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
96 Population 77/sq mi density
$81,058 Median Income $32,766 per capita
$271,200 Home Value $193,491 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$81,058 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$271,200 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Nottoway Court House enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation424 ft (129 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates37.1271°N, 78.0711°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNottoway County County
Nearest AirportRichmond International (RIC)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.8"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.86"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.8 / 100
Community Resilience30.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Aug 23, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M5.8 88 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 92 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 88 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 46 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 70 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 56 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 78 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 92 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 104 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 45 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 91 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 94 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 91 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 87 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 51 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 126 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 93 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 90 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 124 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Arthur (2014, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 2 273 km
2011 Irene Category 1 216 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 58 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 179 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 244 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 240 km
1996 Fran Category 2 222 km
1986 Charley Category 1 214 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

270 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 393 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 57 km 4
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 71 km 1
Apr 1, 1998 EF3 93 km 2
May 4, 1990 EF3 31 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 47 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 59 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 71 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 10 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 52 km 0
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 85 km 1
Jun 16, 1966 EF3 76 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 99 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 76 km 0
Oct 11, 2018 EF2 23 km 0
Sep 17, 2018 EF2 51 km 1
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 99 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OLD STAGE ROAD (2,238 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 51 km
2016 EADES HOLLOW 1,564 100 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 51 km
1995 NORWOOD 999 86 km
2008 GOLD HILL 807 63 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 90 km
2019 VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION 514 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in

Nottoway Court House has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.9").

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