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Poquoson, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Poquoson city County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
12,556
Population
817/sq mi density
$120,919
Median Income
$49,935 per capita
$403,000
Home Value
$452,173 Zillow
$1,634
Median Rent
33.4% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
190
Violent Crime/100K
750 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,919 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$403,000 home value, $1,634/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Poquoson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1 ft (0 m) |
| Area | 78.4 sq mi (203.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 817/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1284°N, 76.3035°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Poquoson city County |
| Nearest Airport | Newport News/Williamsburg International (PHF) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in |
Poquoson has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and April the driest (3.0").