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Templeton, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Petersburg city County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
85 Population 41/sq mi density
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
581 Violent Crime/100K 2,584 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
581 violent crimes/100K (53% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
81.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Templeton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates37.0810°N, 77.3563°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPetersburg city County
Nearest AirportRichmond International (RIC)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"
31% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.4 / 100
Community Resilience38.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Aug 23, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M5.8 105 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 110 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 107 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 103 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 89 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 80 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 98 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 109 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 139 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 81 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 111 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 87 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 107 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 110 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 107 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 68 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 107 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 111 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 73 km
Aug 29, 2011 10 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Dorian (2019, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Dorian Category 2 262 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 292 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 219 km
2011 Irene Category 1 153 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 300 km
2004 Alex Category 2 277 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 52 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 116 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 193 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 232 km
1996 Fran Category 2 242 km
1993 Emily Category 3 261 km
1991 Bob Category 3 262 km
1986 Charley Category 1 153 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 209 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

360 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 689 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 15 km 4
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 58 km 2
Apr 28, 2008 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 1, 1998 EF3 92 km 2
Aug 6, 1993 EF3 88 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 64 km 1
May 4, 1990 EF3 49 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 50 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 44 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 25 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 17 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 98 km 2
May 22, 1983 EF3 54 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 29 km 0
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 91 km 0
Jul 4, 1967 EF3 91 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 58 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 41 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LATERAL WEST (6,188 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 LATERAL WEST 6,188 96 km
2008 SOUTH 1 5,940 96 km
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 18 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 39 km
2008 SYCAMORE SHORES 1,044 89 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 29 km
2006 WEST DRUMMOND 562 93 km
2019 VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION 514 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in

Templeton has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (3.2").

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