Wyndham, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Hanover County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
12,084 Population 3,293/sq mi density
$235,886 Median Income $92,457 per capita
$673,200 Home Value $505,346 Zillow
$2,076 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$235,886 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$673,200 home value, $2,076/mo rent
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Education
5.0 / 5.0
84.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wyndham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation255 ft (78 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density3,293/sq mi
Coordinates37.6922°N, 77.6107°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHanover County County
Nearest AirportRichmond International (RIC)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 14.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.93"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.1%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0435 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience88.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 6, 2025.

Aug 23, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M5.8 38 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 42 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 39 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 79 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 27 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 31 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 33 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 40 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 78 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 44 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 43 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 20 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 43 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 41 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 80 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 88 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 42 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 39 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 100 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 2 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Arthur (2014, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 2 282 km
2011 Irene Category 1 200 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 111 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 167 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 260 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 299 km
1996 Fran Category 1 294 km
1986 Charley Category 1 194 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 243 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

339 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 418 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 57 km 4
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 100 km 2
Sep 17, 2004 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 1, 1998 EF3 21 km 2
Aug 6, 1993 EF3 92 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 46 km 1
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 75 km 0
May 4, 1990 EF3 45 km 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 73 km 0
Jul 25, 1985 EF3 91 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 52 km 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 55 km 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 90 km 0
Jan 26, 1978 EF3 94 km 1
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 34 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 2, 1966 EF3 82 km 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 99 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OLD STAGE ROAD (2,238 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 79 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 97 km
2011 CHOPPING ROAD 889 45 km
1999 NCO 816 98 km
2008 GOLD HILL 807 72 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 97 km
2011 ROSEMONT 629 95 km
2019 VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION 514 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in

Wyndham has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.9").

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