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Powhatan, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Powhatan County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
665
Population
321/sq mi density
$69,917
Median Income
$38,852 per capita
$393,300
Home Value
$469,132 Zillow
$988
Median Rent
41.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
830
Violent Crime/100K
2,795 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
830 violent crimes/100K (118% above avg)
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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in |
Powhatan has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (3.0").