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Piney Mountain, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Charlottesville city County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
2,478
Population
2,155/sq mi density
$129,120
Median Income
$45,148 per capita
$284,000
Home Value
$642,656 Zillow
$1,817
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
429
Violent Crime/100K
3,042 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$129,120 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$284,000 home value, $1,817/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Piney Mountain enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,155/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1621°N, 78.4111°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Charlottesville city County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| 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 | 38°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in |
Piney Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.0").