Weather & Climate in Enon, VA

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

Enon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 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 50.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	60.8°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	82 ft (25 m)
Area	4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Population Density	936/sq mi
Coordinates	37.3273°N, 77.3217°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Hopewell city County
Nearest Airport	Richmond International (RIC) 12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.1"

32% above US avg

Snowfall 3.5"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.57"

Driest Month (Dec) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	17.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	90.7 / 100
Community Resilience	67.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

39 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	84 km	6 km
Aug 25, 2011	8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.5	89 km	7 km
Aug 24, 2011	11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.2	86 km	0 km
Oct 21, 1998	13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.8	99 km	13 km
Mar 15, 1991	7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.8	70 km	16 km
May 5, 2003	Virginia	M3.6	65 km	13 km
Aug 24, 2011	16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.4	78 km	0 km
Sep 1, 2011	7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M3.4	88 km	3 km
Sep 22, 2001	5 km E of Pantops, Virginia	M3.2	122 km	0 km
May 22, 2014	15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia	M3.1	70 km	10 km
Jan 30, 2012	9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia	M3.1	90 km	3 km
Oct 2, 2010	10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia	M3.0	61 km	19 km
Oct 12, 2011	9 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	90 km	4 km
Mar 26, 2012	13 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	87 km	9 km
May 6, 2025	8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.0	103 km	8 km
Aug 3, 1995	13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia	M2.9	56 km	1 km
Mar 15, 2015	6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	90 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2011	9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	86 km	0 km
Apr 21, 1998	1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia	M2.8	144 km	2 km
Jan 14, 2025	1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia	M2.8	49 km	0 km

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

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2019	Dorian	Category 2	98 mph	282 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	235 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	160 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	295 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	77 km
1999	Floyd	Category 1	81 mph	123 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 1	86 mph	212 km
1996	Bertha	Category 1	75 mph	260 km
1996	Fran	Category 1	75 mph	267 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	115 mph	271 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	115 mph	267 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	157 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	104 mph	209 km

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

Tornado History

367 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 654 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993	EF4	17 km	1.0 mi	4
Feb 24, 2016	EF3	60 km	30.3 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	58 km	46.9 mi	2
Apr 28, 2008	EF3	89 km	24.0 mi	0
Apr 1, 1998	EF3	67 km	5.0 mi	2
Aug 6, 1993	EF3	71 km	2.9 mi	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	38 km	5.0 mi	1
May 4, 1990	EF3	44 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 14, 1986	EF3	33 km	5.0 mi	0
Oct 14, 1986	EF3	73 km	12.0 mi	0
May 8, 1984	EF3	4 km	5.0 mi	0
May 8, 1984	EF3	15 km	2.0 mi	0
May 22, 1983	EF3	64 km	3.5 mi	0
Sep 5, 1979	EF3	89 km	2.5 mi	0
Apr 19, 1978	EF3	54 km	35.6 mi	0
Jul 9, 1977	EF3	74 km	5.9 mi	0
Nov 2, 1966	EF3	87 km	0.1 mi	0
May 3, 2021	EF2	96 km	4.4 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	93 km	15.6 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	81 km	15.9 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

5 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	42 km
2008	POCAHONTAS ROAD	1,146	64 km
2011	CHOPPING ROAD	889	93 km
2017	VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT	674	49 km
2019	VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION	514	18 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	3.8 in
February	41°F (5°C)	3.3 in	Coldest
March	49°F (9°C)	4.1 in
April	58°F (14°C)	3.3 in
May	66°F (19°C)	4.1 in
June	74°F (23°C)	3.3 in
July	80°F (27°C)	4.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	77°F (25°C)	4.4 in
September	71°F (21°C)	4.3 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.5 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.3 in
December	42°F (5°C)	3.2 in	Driest

Enon has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and December the driest (3.2").

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