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Port Royal, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · King George County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
93 Population 143/sq mi density
$72,813 Median Income $34,503 per capita
$170,000 Home Value $350,530 Zillow
$1,732 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$72,813 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $1,732/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Port Royal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation37 ft (11 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density143/sq mi
Coordinates38.1649°N, 77.1993°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyKing George County County
Nearest AirportSt Mary's County Regional (LTW)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 11.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience72.1 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

46 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 71 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 72 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 72 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 137 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 78 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 89 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 123 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 76 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 69 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 106 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 104 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 73 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 140 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 73 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 45 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 75 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 136 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 97 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 70 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 2 290 km
2011 Irene Category 1 185 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 169 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 180 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 284 km
1986 Charley Category 1 191 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

416 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 353 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002 EF4 43 km 3
Sep 24, 2001 EF4 82 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 44 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 83 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 87 km 2
Apr 1, 1998 EF3 49 km 2
Aug 6, 1993 EF3 85 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 69 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 61 km 1
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 99 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 97 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 69 km 1
Jan 26, 1978 EF3 38 km 1
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 1, 1973 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 2, 1966 EF3 45 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 93 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 59 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION (1,518 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION 1,518 99 km
2011 COMPARTMENT E42 AND 43 991 100 km
2011 CHOPPING ROAD 889 64 km
1999 NCO 816 45 km
2007 UNNAMED 713 100 km
2001 A 1 M 2 594 96 km
2005 A 1 561 97 km
2019 VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION 514 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in

Port Royal has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.9").

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