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Washington, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Rappahannock County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
61
Population
235/sq mi density
$763,900
Home Value
$641,152 Zillow
$1,286
Median Rent
35.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
153
Violent Crime/100K
2,798 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Washington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 21.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 235/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7117°N, 78.1600°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rappahannock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Winchester Regional (WGO) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| 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) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in |
Washington has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.7").