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Sussex, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Sussex County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
110
Population
23/sq mi density
$83,531
Median Income
$32,445 per capita
$187,200
Home Value
$179,164 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
193
Violent Crime/100K
1,689 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$83,531 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Sussex enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 109 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9174°N, 77.2719°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sussex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Franklin Regional (FKN) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.2 / 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 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in |
Sussex has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and November the driest (3.2").