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Scotland, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Surry County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
91
Population
100/sq mi density
$43,942
Median Income
$58,777 per capita
60°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
161
Violent Crime/100K
1,162 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,942 median income, 14.3% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
161 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Scotland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 22 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1811°N, 76.7965°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Surry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Newport News/Williamsburg International (PHF) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Scotland has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (3.2").