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Roanoke, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Roanoke city County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
98,677
Population
2,321/sq mi density
$52,671
Median Income
$34,792 per capita
$180,500
Home Value
$272,178 Zillow
$964
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
387
Violent Crime/100K
4,413 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$52,671 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$180,500 home value, $964/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
387 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Roanoke enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,321/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2785°N, 79.9582°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Roanoke city County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Roanoke has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.9").