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Weather & Climate in Fort Lee, VA

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

Fort Lee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°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 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 97 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation97 ft (30 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.4 km²)
Population Density1,396/sq mi
Coordinates37.2356°N, 77.3325°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPetersburg city County
Nearest AirportRichmond International (RIC)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.57"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.4 / 100
Community Resilience38.8 / 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 Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

38 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 92 km 6 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 97 km 7 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 93 km 0 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 100 km 13 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 76 km 16 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 70 km 13 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 85 km 0 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 95 km 3 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 128 km 0 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 73 km 10 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 98 km 3 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 71 km 19 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 94 km 9 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 97 km 4 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 104 km 8 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 59 km 1 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 97 km 5 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 94 km 0 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 58 km 0 km
Feb 19, 2012 12 km S of Louisa, Virginia M2.7 95 km 3 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 275 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 98 mph 229 km
2011 Irene Category 1 86 mph 157 km
2004 Alex Category 2 98 mph 288 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 104 mph 68 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 81 mph 120 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 86 mph 205 km
1996 Fran Category 2 75 mph 258 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 75 mph 250 km
1993 Emily Category 3 115 mph 267 km
1991 Bob Category 3 115 mph 265 km
1986 Charley Category 1 81 mph 156 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 104 mph 209 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

362 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 671 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 10 km 1.0 mi 4
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 69 km 30.3 mi 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 56 km 46.9 mi 2
Apr 28, 2008 EF3 82 km 24.0 mi 0
Apr 1, 1998 EF3 76 km 5.0 mi 2
Aug 6, 1993 EF3 77 km 2.9 mi 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 47 km 5.0 mi 1
May 4, 1990 EF3 44 km 8.0 mi 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 35 km 5.0 mi 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 64 km 12.0 mi 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 8 km 2.0 mi 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 8 km 5.0 mi 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 59 km 3.5 mi 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF3 86 km 2.5 mi 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 45 km 35.6 mi 0
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 80 km 5.9 mi 0
Nov 2, 1966 EF3 96 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 72 km 15.9 mi 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 98 km 15.6 mi 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 29 km 3.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

4 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 32 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 54 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 40 km
2019 VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION 514 19 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
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 79°F (26°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

Fort Lee has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 79°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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