Powhatan, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Powhatan County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
665
Population
321/sq mi density
$69,917
Median Income
$38,852 per capita
$393,300
Home Value
$482,661 Zillow
$988
Median Rent
41.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$393,300 home value, $988/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Powhatan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 321/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5421°N, 77.9271°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Powhatan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richmond International (RIC) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.3 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in |
Powhatan has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.6").