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Williamsburg, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Williamsburg city County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
15,564
Population
1,741/sq mi density
$70,206
Median Income
$35,732 per capita
$393,200
Home Value
$458,205 Zillow
$1,361
Median Rent
34.9% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
147
Violent Crime/100K
1,316 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,206 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$393,200 home value, $1,361/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Williamsburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 91 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,741/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2695°N, 76.7082°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Williamsburg city County |
| Nearest Airport | Newport News/Williamsburg International (PHF) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.7 / 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 | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Williamsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (3.2").