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Short Pump, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Hanover County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
28,177
Population
3,141/sq mi density
$132,194
Median Income
$67,914 per capita
$543,000
Home Value
$505,346 Zillow
$1,804
Median Rent
26.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
260
Violent Crime/100K
3,725 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$132,194 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$543,000 home value, $1,804/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
260 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Short Pump enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 283 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,141/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6566°N, 77.6200°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hanover County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richmond International (RIC) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0435 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in |
Short Pump has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (3.1").