Short Pump, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Hanover County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
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
58°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$132,194 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$543,000 home value, $1,804/mo rent
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 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
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 | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 93.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in |
Short Pump has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.9").