Sandy Level, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Martinsville city County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
466
Population
69/sq mi density
$41,349
Median Income
$16,206 per capita
58°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,349 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Sandy Level enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 693 ft (211 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5738°N, 79.7281°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Martinsville city County |
| Nearest Airport | Danville Regional (DAN) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively 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 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in |
Sandy Level has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.1").