Virginia Beach, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Virginia Beach city County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
457,066
Population
1,868/sq mi density
$90,685
Median Income
$47,372 per capita
$366,300
Home Value
$427,730 Zillow
$1,649
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
97
Violent Crime/100K
1,665 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$90,685 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$366,300 home value, $1,649/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Virginia Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 244.7 sq mi (633.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,868/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7795°N, 76.0291°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Virginia Beach city County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk International (ORF) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in |
Virginia Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (2.8").