Oakton, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Fairfax city County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
36,776
Population
3,768/sq mi density
$163,662
Median Income
$81,608 per capita
$776,700
Home Value
$1,097,426 Zillow
$2,333
Median Rent
25.6% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$163,662 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$776,700 home value, $2,333/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Oakton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,768/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8894°N, 77.3022°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fairfax city County |
| Nearest Airport | Washington Dulles International (IAD) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in |
Oakton has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").