Winchester, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Winchester city County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
27,981
Population
3,045/sq mi density
$64,648
Median Income
$36,073 per capita
$325,900
Home Value
$400,684 Zillow
$1,298
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
242
Violent Crime/100K
2,343 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$64,648 median income, 5.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$325,900 home value, $1,298/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Winchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 23.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 9.3 sq mi (24.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,045/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1739°N, 78.1764°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Winchester city County |
| Nearest Airport | Winchester Regional (WGO) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively 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 | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in |
Winchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.2").