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Suffolk, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Suffolk city County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
96,638
Population
242/sq mi density
$90,089
Median Income
$45,135 per capita
$329,600
Home Value
$376,324 Zillow
$1,484
Median Rent
33.4% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
295 sunny days/yr
295
Violent Crime/100K
2,477 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$90,089 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$329,600 home value, $1,484/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
295 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Suffolk enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 428.9 sq mi (1,110.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 242/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6972°N, 76.6348°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Suffolk city County |
| Nearest Airport | Franklin Regional (FKN) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0411 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Suffolk has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and November the driest (3.0").