Weather & Climate in Broadway, VA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Broadway experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 21.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 1,042 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	52.8°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,042 ft (318 m)
Area	2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density	1,774/sq mi
Coordinates	38.6085°N, 78.8014°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Rockingham County County
Nearest Airport	Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 21.0"

Wettest Month (May) 3.66"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	75.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	36.2 / 100
Community Resilience	56.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Aug 23, 2011	11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M5.8	108 km	6 km
Aug 25, 2011	8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.5	104 km	7 km
Aug 24, 2011	11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.2	107 km	0 km
Mar 15, 1991	7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.8	124 km	16 km
Oct 21, 1998	13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.8	136 km	13 km
Jul 16, 2010	5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland	M3.6	141 km	7 km
May 5, 2003	Virginia	M3.6	132 km	13 km
Apr 22, 1991	14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M3.5	143 km	15 km
Aug 24, 2011	16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.4	115 km	0 km
Sep 1, 2011	7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M3.4	105 km	3 km
Sep 22, 2001	5 km E of Pantops, Virginia	M3.2	74 km	0 km
May 22, 2014	15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia	M3.1	136 km	10 km
Jan 30, 2012	9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia	M3.1	103 km	3 km
Jan 17, 2016	3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia	M3.0	115 km	5 km
Mar 26, 2012	13 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	106 km	9 km
Oct 2, 2010	10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia	M3.0	140 km	19 km
Oct 12, 2011	9 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	103 km	4 km
May 6, 2025	8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.0	131 km	8 km
Mar 15, 2015	6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	103 km	5 km
Apr 21, 1998	1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia	M2.8	53 km	2 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	233 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

167 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 71 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 24, 2001	EF4	72 km	10.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF3	88 km	9.0 mi	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	80 km	3.5 mi	0
Jul 25, 1985	EF3	56 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	49 km	5.6 mi	0
May 19, 1967	EF3	97 km	0.3 mi	1
Sep 30, 1959	EF3	64 km	0.8 mi	11
Sep 30, 1959	EF3	47 km	2.0 mi	1
Sep 30, 1959	EF3	93 km	6.5 mi	0
Apr 28, 2011	EF2	15 km	33.5 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	83 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	89 km	8.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	45 km	8.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	92 km	13.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	49 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	86 km	7.0 mi	0
Sep 8, 2004	EF2	90 km	1.5 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	14 km	4.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	88 km	15.0 mi	0
Sep 27, 1993	EF2	98 km	3.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PINNACLES (24,792 acres, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2000	PINNACLES	24,792	43 km
2016	ROCKY MTN FIRE 2016	9,299	35 km
2024	WATERFALL MOUNTAIN	9,251	21 km
2014	ARCHER KNOB RX	6,093	73 km
2022	UNNAMED	5,893	73 km
2024	WAITES RUN	5,496	51 km
2021	UNNAMED	5,345	45 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,149	45 km
2013	UNNAMED	4,687	36 km
2002	FULTZ RUN	4,638	24 km
2008	ST MARYS	4,373	84 km
1999	SHOP RUN	4,261	50 km
1986	BIG RUN	4,161	37 km
2018	UNNAMED	4,022	36 km
2012	SHIPWRECK	3,779	17 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,667	15 km
2014	CUB RUN RX	2,868	15 km
2011	VALLEY	2,514	22 km
2024	RAMSHORN-GUINN RIDGES RX	2,469	87 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,460	24 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	2.4 in	Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.9 in
April	52°F (11°C)	2.7 in
May	61°F (16°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
June	70°F (21°C)	3.4 in
July	74°F (23°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	3.6 in
September	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.2 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.9 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.5 in

Broadway has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.4").

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