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Weather & Climate in East Highland Park, VA

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

East Highland Park enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 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 45.5 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²)
Population Density1,830/sq mi
Coordinates37.5775°N, 77.3868°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRichmond city County
Nearest AirportRichmond International (RIC)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 8.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.17"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.9 / 100
Community Resilience53.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

40 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 61 km 6 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 66 km 7 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 62 km 0 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 94 km 13 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 50 km 16 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 50 km 13 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 57 km 0 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 63 km 3 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 102 km 0 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 61 km 10 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 67 km 3 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 33 km 19 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 66 km 4 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 64 km 9 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 96 km 8 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 65 km 1 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 66 km 5 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 62 km 0 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 123 km 2 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 24 km 0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2014 Arthur Category 2 98 mph 260 km
2011 Irene Category 1 75 mph 178 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 104 mph 101 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 81 mph 143 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 86 mph 238 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 75 mph 287 km
1996 Fran Category 1 75 mph 289 km
1993 Emily Category 3 115 mph 286 km
1991 Bob Category 3 115 mph 283 km
1986 Charley Category 1 81 mph 171 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 104 mph 221 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

365 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 427 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 42 km 1.0 mi 4
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 42 km 30.3 mi 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 77 km 46.9 mi 2
Apr 1, 1998 EF3 39 km 5.0 mi 2
Aug 6, 1993 EF3 71 km 2.9 mi 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 26 km 5.0 mi 1
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 95 km 3.5 mi 0
May 4, 1990 EF3 48 km 8.0 mi 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 49 km 5.0 mi 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 95 km 12.0 mi 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 40 km 2.0 mi 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 32 km 5.0 mi 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 76 km 3.5 mi 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 79 km 35.6 mi 0
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 56 km 5.9 mi 0
Nov 2, 1966 EF3 71 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 87 km 6.5 mi 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 83 km 4.4 mi 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 93 km 15.6 mi 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 38 km 3.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2008 OLD STAGE ROAD 2,238 67 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 87 km
2011 CHOPPING ROAD 889 68 km
2008 GOLD HILL 807 91 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 77 km
2019 VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION 514 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in Wettest
September 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in

East Highland Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (3.1").

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