Saxis, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Accomack County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
233
Population
568/sq mi density
$40,313
Median Income
$28,155 per capita
$89,100
Home Value
$162,359 Zillow
$1,063
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,313 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,100 home value, $1,063/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Saxis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 568/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9262°N, 75.7236°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Accomack County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (SBY) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in |
Saxis has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.8").