Palmyra, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Fluvanna County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
25
Population
18/sq mi density
55°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Palmyra experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 321 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8664°N, 78.2576°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fluvanna County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in |
Palmyra has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.8").