Virgilina, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Person County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
130 Population 213/sq mi density
$46,875 Median Income $23,752 per capita
$98,800 Home Value $126,681 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,800 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Virgilina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation530 ft (162 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density213/sq mi
Coordinates36.5457°N, 78.7752°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPerson County County
Nearest AirportDanville Regional (DAN)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.88"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0450 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.2 / 100
Community Resilience37.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 102 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 140 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 126 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 134 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 106 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 126 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 110 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 113 km
Mar 26, 2019 8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina M2.5 120 km
Sep 3, 2001 Virginia M2.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Isaias (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Isaias Category 1 295 km
2018 Florence Category 2 275 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 284 km
2011 Irene Category 1 251 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 98 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 201 km
1998 Bonnie Category 2 233 km
1996 Fran Category 3 150 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 202 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 294 km
1986 Charley Category 1 256 km
1984 Diana Category 4 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

241 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 286 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 27, 1988 EF4 75 km 4
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 96 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 77 km 1
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 63 km 2
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 93 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 24, 1969 EF3 10 km 1
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 65 km 0
May 13, 2019 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 79 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 31 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF2 30 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 39 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 23 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 97 km 0
Oct 27, 2010 EF2 10 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 99 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF2 93 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF2 36 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF2 25 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LYNCH ROAD (1,824 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 LYNCH ROAD 1,824 85 km
2008 TOTIERS FERRY 1,075 86 km
2008 HIGHWAY 1 766 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
June 74°F (24°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in

Virgilina has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.0").

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