Weather & Climate in Hopewell, VA

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

Hopewell 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 43 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	43 ft (13 m)
Area	10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²)
Population Density	2,217/sq mi
Coordinates	37.2910°N, 77.2989°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Hopewell city County
Nearest Airport	Richmond International (RIC) 15 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	89 km	6 km
Aug 25, 2011	8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.5	94 km	7 km
Aug 24, 2011	11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.2	90 km	0 km
Oct 21, 1998	13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.8	102 km	13 km
Mar 15, 1991	7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.8	74 km	16 km
May 5, 2003	Virginia	M3.6	69 km	13 km
Aug 24, 2011	16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.4	83 km	0 km
Sep 1, 2011	7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M3.4	92 km	3 km
Sep 22, 2001	5 km E of Pantops, Virginia	M3.2	127 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	95 km	3 km
Oct 2, 2010	10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia	M3.0	65 km	19 km
Oct 12, 2011	9 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	94 km	4 km
Mar 26, 2012	13 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	92 km	9 km
May 6, 2025	8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.0	105 km	8 km
Aug 3, 1995	13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia	M2.9	55 km	1 km
Mar 15, 2015	6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	94 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2011	9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	91 km	0 km
Apr 21, 1998	1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia	M2.8	149 km	2 km
Jan 14, 2025	1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia	M2.8	54 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	278 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	231 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	86 mph	157 km
2004	Alex	Category 2	98 mph	291 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	75 km
1999	Floyd	Category 1	81 mph	120 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 1	86 mph	208 km
1996	Fran	Category 2	75 mph	264 km
1996	Bertha	Category 1	75 mph	256 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	115 mph	267 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	115 mph	264 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	154 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	104 mph	206 km

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

Tornado History

369 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 660 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993	EF4	15 km	1.0 mi	4
Feb 24, 2016	EF3	63 km	30.3 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	55 km	46.9 mi	2
Apr 28, 2008	EF3	84 km	24.0 mi	0
Apr 1, 1998	EF3	71 km	5.0 mi	2
Aug 6, 1993	EF3	71 km	2.9 mi	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	41 km	5.0 mi	1
May 4, 1990	EF3	46 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 14, 1986	EF3	31 km	5.0 mi	0
Oct 14, 1986	EF3	71 km	12.0 mi	0
May 8, 1984	EF3	13 km	2.0 mi	0
May 8, 1984	EF3	1 km	5.0 mi	0
May 22, 1983	EF3	64 km	3.5 mi	0
Sep 5, 1979	EF3	85 km	2.5 mi	0
Apr 19, 1978	EF3	52 km	35.6 mi	0
Jul 9, 1977	EF3	78 km	5.9 mi	0
Nov 2, 1966	EF3	90 km	0.1 mi	0
May 3, 2021	EF2	98 km	4.4 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	77 km	15.9 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	93 km	15.6 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	39 km
2008	POCAHONTAS ROAD	1,146	61 km
2011	CHOPPING ROAD	889	98 km
2017	VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT	674	44 km
2019	VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION	514	15 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

Hopewell 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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