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Union Level, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Mecklenburg County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
95 Population 26/sq mi density
60°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
372 Violent Crime/100K 3,389 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
372 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Union Level enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation329 ft (100 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates36.7071°N, 78.2318°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMecklenburg County County
Nearest AirportHalifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
15% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.09"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.2 / 100
Community Resilience29.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 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 M5.8 136 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 140 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 137 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 82 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 119 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 105 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 127 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 141 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 147 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 93 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 139 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 142 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 135 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 139 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 87 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 139 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 142 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 124 km
Aug 29, 2011 10 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 138 km
Feb 19, 2012 12 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Dorian Category 2 290 km
2018 Florence Category 2 276 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 255 km
2011 Irene Category 1 211 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 296 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 47 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 170 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 215 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 198 km
1996 Fran Category 2 173 km
1986 Charley Category 1 215 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

243 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 399 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 90 km 4
Sep 27, 2024 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 19, 2023 EF3 85 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 81 km 1
May 4, 1990 EF3 77 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 42 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 92 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 51 km 1
May 13, 2019 EF2 100 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 56 km 0
Oct 11, 2018 EF2 68 km 0
Sep 17, 2018 EF2 95 km 1
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 49 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 77 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 57 km 0
Oct 27, 2010 EF2 60 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF2 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OLD STAGE ROAD (2,238 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 70 km
2008 LYNCH ROAD 1,824 61 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 54 km
2008 SYCAMORE SHORES 1,044 78 km
2008 HIGHWAY 1 766 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in

Union Level has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (3.1").

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