Weather & Climate in Edinburg, VA

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

Edinburg 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 828 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	828 ft (252 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density	2,086/sq mi
Coordinates	38.8229°N, 78.5627°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Shenandoah County County
Nearest Airport	Winchester Regional (WGO) 32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 21.0"

Wettest Month (May) 3.78"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	59.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	55.4 / 100
Community Resilience	50.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively 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

36 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	115 km	6 km
Aug 25, 2011	8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.5	110 km	7 km
Aug 24, 2011	11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.2	114 km	0 km
Mar 15, 1991	7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.8	133 km	16 km
Jul 16, 2010	5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland	M3.6	111 km	7 km
May 5, 2003	Virginia	M3.6	143 km	13 km
Aug 24, 2011	16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.4	123 km	0 km
Sep 1, 2011	7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M3.4	112 km	3 km
Sep 22, 2001	5 km E of Pantops, Virginia	M3.2	90 km	0 km
Jan 30, 2012	9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia	M3.1	110 km	3 km
Jan 17, 2016	3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia	M3.0	84 km	5 km
Mar 26, 2012	13 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	114 km	9 km
Oct 12, 2011	9 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	110 km	4 km
Oct 2, 2010	10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia	M3.0	141 km	19 km
Mar 15, 2015	6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	110 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2011	9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	113 km	0 km
Apr 21, 1998	1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia	M2.8	73 km	2 km
Jan 14, 2025	1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia	M2.8	150 km	0 km
Feb 19, 2012	12 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M2.7	113 km	3 km
Aug 29, 2011	10 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M2.7	111 km	4 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	248 km

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

Tornado History

214 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 75 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 24, 2001	EF4	58 km	10.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF3	74 km	9.0 mi	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	78 km	3.5 mi	0
Jul 25, 1985	EF3	70 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	56 km	5.6 mi	0
May 19, 1967	EF3	91 km	0.3 mi	1
Sep 30, 1959	EF3	86 km	0.8 mi	11
Sep 30, 1959	EF3	59 km	2.0 mi	1
Apr 28, 2011	EF2	39 km	33.5 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	51 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	83 km	7.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	99 km	15.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	76 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	72 km	8.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	72 km	13.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	62 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	54 km	8.0 mi	0
Sep 8, 2004	EF2	76 km	1.5 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	18 km	4.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	75 km	15.0 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	34 km
2016	ROCKY MTN FIRE 2016	9,299	58 km
2024	WATERFALL MOUNTAIN	9,251	17 km
2024	WAITES RUN	5,496	24 km
2021	UNNAMED	5,345	75 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,149	74 km
2013	UNNAMED	4,687	66 km
2002	FULTZ RUN	4,638	34 km
1999	SHOP RUN	4,261	76 km
1986	BIG RUN	4,161	60 km
2018	UNNAMED	4,022	66 km
2012	SHIPWRECK	3,779	36 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,667	34 km
2014	CUB RUN RX	2,868	34 km
2011	VALLEY	2,514	52 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,460	14 km
2024	CAPON	2,302	32 km
2012	NEIGHBOR MTN FIRE	1,986	22 km
2011	SMITH RUN FIRE	1,908	33 km
2010	HONE QUARRY	1,827	67 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	2.5 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	2.5 in	Driest
March	42°F (6°C)	3.0 in
April	52°F (11°C)	2.8 in
May	61°F (16°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
June	69°F (20°C)	3.5 in
July	74°F (23°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.6 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.5 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.4 in
November	44°F (7°C)	3.2 in
December	35°F (2°C)	2.6 in

Edinburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.5").

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