Rectortown, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Fauquier County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
44
Population
69/sq mi density
53°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rectortown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 19.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 552 ft (168 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9211°N, 77.8569°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fauquier County County |
| Nearest Airport | Washington Dulles International (IAD) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 97.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0426 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Rectortown has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.4").