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Willis Wharf, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Northampton County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
322 Population 657/sq mi density
59°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
208 Violent Crime/100K 3,116 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Willis Wharf enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9 ft (3 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density657/sq mi
Coordinates37.5179°N, 75.8069°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNorthampton County County
Nearest AirportNewport News/Williamsburg International (PHF)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.06"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.9 / 100
Community Resilience97.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
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 Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 9, 2023.

Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 79 km
Feb 9, 2023 29 km E of Greenbackville, Virginia M2.6 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Dorian Category 2 218 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 295 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 148 km
2012 Sandy Category 1 245 km
2011 Irene Category 1 43 km
2010 Earl Category 1 266 km
2004 Alex Category 2 233 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 191 km
1999 Irene Category 2 262 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 84 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 159 km
1993 Emily Category 3 161 km
1991 Bob Category 3 162 km
1986 Charley Category 1 55 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 92 km
1981 Dennis Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

174 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 103 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 30, 2023 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 89 km 2
Aug 6, 1993 EF3 69 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 2, 1966 EF3 97 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 83 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 74 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 48 km 0
Mar 31, 2017 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 48 km 0
Sep 4, 1999 EF2 73 km 0
Aug 6, 1993 EF2 88 km 0
May 2, 1989 EF2 66 km 0
Aug 3, 1988 EF2 76 km 0
Aug 31, 1983 EF2 99 km 0
May 11, 1981 EF2 79 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 25, 1975 EF2 80 km 0
Oct 2, 1973 EF2 21 km 0
Jun 21, 1969 EF2 29 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 98 km
2004 RETAINING ECOLOGICAL HEALTH 5,678 100 km
2014 BLACKWATER MARSH WUI BURNS FY14 5,433 99 km
2007 GUINEA MARSH 4,173 96 km
2009 DOCTORS CREEK 3,686 97 km
1999 FB R O C I 3,525 97 km
2019 MDBWR-FY19-RX-MDWHS SUPPORT 3,197 99 km
2011 COMPARTMENT J 2,775 99 km
2005 ISLAND CREEK 2,729 96 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,156 95 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,038 100 km
2004 ROBBINS FIRE 1,612 96 km
2009 BECKERS ISLAND 1,398 97 km
2022 ELLIOTTS ISLAND 1,324 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,260 99 km
2011 GUINEA ISLAND COMPLEX 1,170 98 km
1999 FB A 3 1,156 100 km
2006 L 2 FB H 2 G 2 1,039 100 km
2005 SAVANNA LAKE COMPLEX 1,012 96 km
2005 LONG ISLAND/RAGGED ISLAND RXB 982 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 71°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in

Willis Wharf has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.8").

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