Weather & Climate in Deerfield, VA

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

Deerfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 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 40.6 inches. The area receives 21.6 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 1,758 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	54.1°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,758 ft (536 m)
Area	3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density	126/sq mi
Coordinates	38.1946°N, 79.4130°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Highland County County
Nearest Airport	Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"

7% above US avg

Snowfall 21.6"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.02"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	2.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	49.0 / 100
Community Resilience	77.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

54 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	133 km	6 km
Aug 25, 2011	8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.5	130 km	7 km
Aug 24, 2011	11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.2	131 km	0 km
Oct 21, 1998	13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.8	121 km	13 km
Mar 15, 1991	7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.8	141 km	16 km
May 5, 2003	Virginia	M3.6	143 km	13 km
Apr 22, 1991	14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M3.5	75 km	15 km
Aug 24, 2011	16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.4	135 km	0 km
Mar 31, 2013	West Virginia	M3.4	134 km	8 km
Apr 4, 2010	14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia	M3.4	139 km	0 km
Sep 1, 2011	7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M3.4	133 km	3 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	139 km	18 km
Sep 22, 2001	5 km E of Pantops, Virginia	M3.2	91 km	0 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	128 km	9 km
Jan 30, 2012	9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia	M3.1	128 km	3 km
May 22, 2014	15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia	M3.1	139 km	10 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	117 km	13 km
Mar 26, 2012	13 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	129 km	9 km
Oct 12, 2011	9 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	128 km	4 km
May 6, 2025	8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.0	116 km	8 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	225 km

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

Tornado History

79 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 14 fatalities, 51 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 15, 2018	EF3	98 km	20.4 mi	0
Jul 25, 1985	EF3	87 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	94 km	5.6 mi	0
Jun 16, 1966	EF3	94 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 30, 1959	EF3	71 km	0.8 mi	11
Sep 30, 1959	EF3	87 km	2.0 mi	1
May 27, 2022	EF2	91 km	6.3 mi	0
Apr 28, 2011	EF2	64 km	33.5 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	90 km	8.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	86 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	84 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 15, 1996	EF2	95 km	0.5 mi	0
May 4, 1990	EF2	13 km	7.0 mi	2
Jul 9, 1980	EF2	72 km	0.3 mi	0
Nov 29, 1963	EF2	39 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 6, 1960	EF2	76 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 5, 1952	EF2	51 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 5, 1952	EF2	63 km	4.9 mi	0
Apr 26, 2022	EF1	37 km	6.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF1	92 km	2.2 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RICH HOLE (15,923 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	RICH HOLE	15,923	41 km
2012	ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES	11,055	80 km
2023	MATTS CREEK	11,028	67 km
2016	MOUNT PLEASANT	11,001	55 km
2016	ROCKY MTN FIRE 2016	9,299	67 km
2024	WATERFALL MOUNTAIN	9,251	91 km
2022	UNNAMED	7,791	44 km
2012	BARBOURS CREEK.	7,244	88 km
2014	ARCHER KNOB RX	6,093	8 km
2022	UNNAMED	5,893	8 km
2021	UNNAMED	5,345	31 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,149	31 km
2013	UNNAMED	4,687	37 km
2002	FULTZ RUN	4,638	83 km
2008	ST MARYS	4,373	40 km
1999	SHOP RUN	4,261	55 km
2012	UNNAMED	4,219	44 km
1986	BIG RUN	4,161	64 km
2018	UNNAMED	4,022	37 km
2012	SHIPWRECK	3,779	74 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	2.8 in
February	33°F (0°C)	2.8 in	Coldest, Driest
March	40°F (5°C)	3.5 in
April	49°F (10°C)	3.4 in
May	58°F (15°C)	3.9 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in
July	74°F (23°C)	4.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in
September	62°F (17°C)	3.5 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.8 in
November	42°F (6°C)	3.4 in
December	34°F (1°C)	3.0 in

Deerfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.8").

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