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Weems, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Lancaster County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
259 Population 480/sq mi density
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Weems enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation15 ft (5 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density480/sq mi
Coordinates37.6547°N, 76.4546°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLancaster County County
Nearest AirportNewport News/Williamsburg International (PHF)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 8.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.8 / 100
Community Resilience93.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
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 Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 14, 2025.

Aug 23, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M5.8 133 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 137 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 135 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 128 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 132 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 133 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 134 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 143 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 138 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 138 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 138 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 96 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 36 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 134 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 136 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 102 km
Feb 19, 2012 12 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 137 km
Aug 29, 2011 10 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 138 km
Feb 3, 2020 10 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 141 km
Aug 25, 2011 7 km SE of Mineral, Virginia M2.6 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Dorian (2019, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Dorian Category 2 258 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 205 km
2012 Sandy Category 1 294 km
2011 Irene Category 1 101 km
2004 Alex Category 2 279 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 153 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 100 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 202 km
1993 Emily Category 3 217 km
1991 Bob Category 3 216 km
1986 Charley Category 1 105 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 148 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

327 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 451 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 100 km 4
Apr 30, 2023 EF3 92 km 0
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 60 km 2
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 86 km 0
Aug 6, 1993 EF3 14 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 57 km 1
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 59 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 98 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 84 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 2, 1966 EF3 44 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 35 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 11 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 16 km 0
Sep 4, 1999 EF2 71 km 0
Apr 1, 1998 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 27, 1994 EF2 93 km 0
Aug 6, 1993 EF2 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BESTPITCH (7,743 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 BESTPITCH 7,743 91 km
2004 RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH 5,678 88 km
2014 BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14 5,433 89 km
2005 MARSH RX-FWS 4,380 91 km
2007 GUINEA MARSH 4,173 91 km
2009 DOCTORS CREEK 3,686 91 km
1999 FB R O C I 3,525 87 km
2019 MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT 3,197 89 km
2011 COMPARTMENT J 2,775 89 km
2005 ISLAND CREEK 2,729 91 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,156 90 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,038 92 km
2005 VEGETATION RESEARCH 1,926 94 km
2011 THOROFARE 1,850 93 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,692 89 km
2004 ROBBINS FIRE 1,612 86 km
2004 BLACKWATER HAZARD FUEL REDUCTION 1,518 92 km
2009 BECKERS ISLAND 1,398 88 km
2022 ELLIOTTS ISLAND 1,324 91 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,260 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in
March 47°F (9°C) 4.1 in
April 56°F (14°C) 2.9 in Driest
May 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in

Weems has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (2.9").

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