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The Plains, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Fauquier County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
114
Population
407/sq mi density
$94,375
Median Income
$54,637 per capita
$412,500
Home Value
$951,257 Zillow
$1,313
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$94,375 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$412,500 home value, $1,313/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.1% bachelor's degree or higher
The Plains experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 606 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 407/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8622°N, 77.7742°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fauquier County County |
| Nearest Airport | Washington Dulles International (IAD) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0426 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 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 | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in |
The Plains has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.6").