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University of Virginia, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Charlottesville city County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,159
Population
5,146/sq mi density
$44,635
Median Income
$11,889 per capita
$422,200
Home Value
$507,780 Zillow
$1,385
Median Rent
41.2% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
429
Violent Crime/100K
3,042 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$44,635 median income, 3.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$422,200 home value, $1,385/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.7% bachelor's degree or higher
University of Virginia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 17.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 675 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0350°N, 78.5205°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Charlottesville city County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
University of Virginia has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.0").