Weather & Climate in Gloucester Courthouse, VA

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

Gloucester Courthouse enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°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 51.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.7°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	56 ft (17 m)
Area	7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²)
Population Density	503/sq mi
Coordinates	37.4035°N, 76.5235°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Gloucester County County
Nearest Airport	Newport News/Williamsburg International (PHF) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"

35% above US avg

Snowfall 4.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.88"

Driest Month (Apr) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	22.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	22.8 / 100
Community Resilience	64.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

32 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	137 km	6 km
Aug 25, 2011	8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.5	141 km	7 km
Aug 24, 2011	11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.2	138 km	0 km
Mar 15, 1991	7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.8	128 km	16 km
May 5, 2003	Virginia	M3.6	129 km	13 km
Aug 24, 2011	16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.4	134 km	0 km
Sep 1, 2011	7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M3.4	138 km	3 km
May 22, 2014	15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia	M3.1	137 km	10 km
Jan 30, 2012	9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia	M3.1	142 km	3 km
Mar 26, 2012	13 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	141 km	9 km
Oct 12, 2011	9 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	142 km	4 km
Oct 2, 2010	10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia	M3.0	101 km	19 km
Aug 3, 1995	13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia	M2.9	15 km	1 km
Aug 23, 2011	9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	137 km	0 km
Mar 15, 2015	6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	140 km	5 km
Jan 14, 2025	1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia	M2.8	101 km	0 km
Feb 19, 2012	12 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M2.7	141 km	3 km
Aug 29, 2011	10 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M2.7	142 km	4 km
Feb 3, 2020	10 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M2.7	144 km	8 km
Aug 25, 2011	7 km SE of Mineral, Virginia	M2.6	132 km	6 km

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

Hurricane History

14 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	239 km
2016	Matthew	Category 1	—	299 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	196 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	75 mph	100 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	262 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	131 km
1999	Irene	Category 2	109 mph	293 km
1999	Floyd	Category 1	81 mph	77 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 1	86 mph	181 km
1996	Bertha	Category 1	75 mph	284 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	115 mph	209 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	115 mph	206 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	93 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	104 mph	142 km

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

Tornado History

322 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 667 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993	EF4	83 km	1.0 mi	4
Apr 30, 2023	EF3	70 km	4.5 mi	0
Feb 24, 2016	EF3	61 km	30.3 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	32 km	46.9 mi	2
Apr 28, 2008	EF3	79 km	24.0 mi	0
Aug 6, 1993	EF3	20 km	2.9 mi	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	56 km	5.0 mi	1
Oct 14, 1986	EF3	39 km	5.0 mi	0
May 8, 1984	EF3	70 km	5.0 mi	0
May 8, 1984	EF3	82 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 5, 1979	EF3	48 km	2.5 mi	0
Jul 4, 1967	EF3	95 km	2.0 mi	0
Nov 2, 1966	EF3	66 km	0.1 mi	0
May 3, 2021	EF2	62 km	4.4 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	94 km	15.9 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	30 km	15.6 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	47 km	3.1 mi	0
Sep 17, 2018	EF2	96 km	7.5 mi	1
Mar 31, 2017	EF2	78 km	8.9 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF2	21 km	2.8 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LATERAL WEST (6,188 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	LATERAL WEST	6,188	92 km
2008	SOUTH 1	5,940	93 km
2008	OLD STAGE ROAD	2,238	100 km
2008	MCPHERSON ROAD	2,087	99 km
1998	SE BLOCKS	1,278	95 km
2017	VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT	674	72 km
2009	UNNAMED	602	97 km
2006	WEST DRUMMOND	562	90 km
2019	VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION	514	55 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
February	40°F (5°C)	3.4 in
March	48°F (9°C)	4.3 in
April	57°F (14°C)	3.0 in	Driest
May	65°F (18°C)	4.1 in
June	73°F (23°C)	3.6 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	76°F (25°C)	4.5 in
September	70°F (21°C)	4.3 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.4 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.3 in
December	42°F (6°C)	3.3 in

Gloucester Courthouse has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and April the driest (3.0").

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