South Riding, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Manassas Park city County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
34,200 Population 4,993/sq mi density
$190,701 Median Income $68,345 per capita
$689,400 Home Value $807,237 Zillow
$2,853 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$190,701 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$689,400 home value, $2,853/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.5% bachelor's degree or higher
South Riding enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 21.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²)
Population Density4,993/sq mi
Coordinates38.9117°N, 77.5133°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyManassas Park city County
Nearest AirportWashington Dulles International (IAD)
1 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 21.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.61"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.8 / 100
Community Resilience12.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 14, 2025.

Aug 23, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M5.8 117 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 114 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 117 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 134 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 148 km
Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 40 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 127 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 113 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 125 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 115 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 139 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 53 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 118 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 116 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 119 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 135 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 124 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 115 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 112 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Irene (2011, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2011 Irene Category 1 237 km
2003 Isabel Category 1 247 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 266 km
1986 Charley Category 1 263 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

452 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 370 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 28, 2002 EF4 50 km 3
Sep 24, 2001 EF4 56 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF3 50 km 0
Sep 24, 2001 EF3 46 km 2
Jul 19, 1996 EF3 80 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 79 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 91 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 40 km 1
Jan 26, 1978 EF3 49 km 1
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 1, 1973 EF3 20 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 84 km 0
Sep 1, 2021 EF2 80 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 57 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 61 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 99 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 40 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 80 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 31 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PINNACLES (24,792 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 PINNACLES 24,792 78 km
2024 WATERFALL MOUNTAIN 9,251 96 km
2024 WAITES RUN 5,496 95 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,460 93 km
2012 NEIGHBOR MTN FIRE 1,986 78 km
2011 SMITH RUN FIRE 1,908 59 km
1999 BOOTEN GAP 1,652 95 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,572 97 km
1995 SHENGAP 1,385 100 km
2006 CARDINAL 1,345 95 km
2012 POINT 2 1,126 72 km
2024 ROCKY BRANCH 1,018 75 km
2024 SERENITY RIDGE FIRE 877 89 km
1999 DOG SLAUGH 838 97 km
1999 NCO 816 42 km
2019 KENNEDY PEAK 769 84 km
2008 CHICKEN RANCH 737 97 km
1984 UNNAMED 696 71 km
2022 UNNAMED 618 87 km
1994 HICKORYRUN 610 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in

South Riding has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.6").

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