Staunton, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Staunton city County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
25,765
Population
1,293/sq mi density
$62,586
Median Income
$35,941 per capita
$239,300
Home Value
$316,193 Zillow
$993
Median Rent
26.5% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
145
Violent Crime/100K
1,564 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$62,586 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$239,300 home value, $993/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Staunton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 21.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,386 ft (422 m) |
| Area | 20.0 sq mi (51.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1580°N, 79.0619°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Staunton city County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
Staunton has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.4").