Wintergreen, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Nelson County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
464
Population
53/sq mi density
$115,795
Median Income
$74,373 per capita
$597,500
Home Value
$445,463 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,795 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$597,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Wintergreen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 21.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,744 ft (836 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9059°N, 78.9287°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Nelson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in |
Wintergreen has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.8").