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Waynesboro, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Waynesboro city County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
22,574
Population
1,508/sq mi density
$56,364
Median Income
$32,036 per capita
$236,600
Home Value
$308,547 Zillow
$972
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
251
Violent Crime/100K
2,092 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$56,364 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$236,600 home value, $972/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
251 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Waynesboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,355 ft (413 m) |
| Area | 15.2 sq mi (39.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,508/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0672°N, 78.9014°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Waynesboro city County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in |
Waynesboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.8").