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Sherando, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Nelson County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
246
Population
35/sq mi density
$69,250
Median Income
$39,004 per capita
$210,700
Home Value
$339,455 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
155
Violent Crime/100K
3,072 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$69,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$210,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
155 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Sherando enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,706 ft (520 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9901°N, 78.9425°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Nelson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in |
Sherando has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (3.2").