Weather & Climate in Jolivue, VA

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

Jolivue experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 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 40.6 inches. The area receives 21.6 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 1,686 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	54.1°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,686 ft (514 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density	604/sq mi
Coordinates	38.1111°N, 79.0683°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Staunton city County
Nearest Airport	Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"

7% above US avg

Snowfall 21.6"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.06"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	10.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	30.6 / 100
Community Resilience	79.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

46 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	102 km	6 km
Aug 25, 2011	8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.5	98 km	7 km
Aug 24, 2011	11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.2	100 km	0 km
Oct 21, 1998	13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.8	95 km	13 km
Mar 15, 1991	7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.8	110 km	16 km
May 5, 2003	Virginia	M3.6	112 km	13 km
Apr 22, 1991	14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M3.5	101 km	15 km
Aug 24, 2011	16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.4	103 km	0 km
Sep 1, 2011	7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M3.4	101 km	3 km
Sep 22, 2001	5 km E of Pantops, Virginia	M3.2	60 km	0 km
Jan 30, 2012	9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia	M3.1	97 km	3 km
May 22, 2014	15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia	M3.1	109 km	10 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	126 km	13 km
Oct 2, 2010	10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia	M3.0	139 km	19 km
Oct 12, 2011	9 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	97 km	4 km
Mar 26, 2012	13 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	97 km	9 km
May 6, 2025	8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.0	89 km	8 km
Mar 15, 2015	6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	99 km	5 km
Apr 21, 1998	1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia	M2.8	44 km	2 km
Aug 23, 2011	9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	101 km	0 km

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

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (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	198 km
1999	Floyd	Category 1	81 mph	300 km

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

Tornado History

121 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 15 fatalities, 72 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 15, 2018	EF3	89 km	20.4 mi	0
Feb 24, 2016	EF3	100 km	16.9 mi	1
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	98 km	3.5 mi	0
Jul 25, 1985	EF3	58 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	68 km	5.6 mi	0
Jun 16, 1966	EF3	71 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 30, 1959	EF3	60 km	2.0 mi	1
Sep 30, 1959	EF3	73 km	6.5 mi	0
Sep 30, 1959	EF3	40 km	0.8 mi	11
May 27, 2022	EF2	86 km	6.3 mi	0
Apr 28, 2011	EF2	61 km	33.5 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	59 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	64 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	97 km	10.0 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	72 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 15, 1996	EF2	95 km	0.5 mi	0
May 4, 1990	EF2	23 km	7.0 mi	2
Jul 9, 1980	EF2	95 km	0.3 mi	0
Jun 12, 1976	EF2	74 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 17, 1965	EF2	86 km	0.1 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	85 km
2012	RICH HOLE	15,923	57 km
2023	MATTS CREEK	11,028	67 km
2016	MOUNT PLEASANT	11,001	43 km
2016	ROCKY MTN FIRE 2016	9,299	42 km
2024	WATERFALL MOUNTAIN	9,251	76 km
2022	UNNAMED	7,791	68 km
2014	ARCHER KNOB RX	6,093	27 km
2022	UNNAMED	5,893	27 km
2021	UNNAMED	5,345	42 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,149	42 km
2013	UNNAMED	4,687	41 km
2002	FULTZ RUN	4,638	64 km
2008	ST MARYS	4,373	24 km
1999	SHOP RUN	4,261	25 km
2012	UNNAMED	4,219	68 km
1986	BIG RUN	4,161	39 km
2018	UNNAMED	4,022	41 km
2012	SHIPWRECK	3,779	56 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,667	58 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	2.9 in	Coldest
February	35°F (2°C)	2.8 in	Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	3.4 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.1 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.0 in
June	69°F (21°C)	3.5 in
July	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	72°F (22°C)	3.7 in
September	66°F (19°C)	3.8 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.7 in
November	45°F (7°C)	3.3 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.8 in

Jolivue has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").

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