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Saxis, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Accomack County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
233
Population
568/sq mi density
$40,313
Median Income
$28,155 per capita
$89,100
Home Value
$152,212 Zillow
$1,063
Median Rent
28.7% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
317
Violent Crime/100K
1,821 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair 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
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
317 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Saxis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in |
Saxis has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.8").