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Weather & Climate in Mendota, VA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mendota experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°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 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 1,456 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,456 ft (444 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7111°N, 82.3057°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bristol city County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 73 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
79 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Nov 10, 2012 | 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky | M4.2 | 82 km | 17 km |
| Aug 17, 1990 | 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky | M4.0 | 99 km | 1 km |
| Jul 30, 1997 | 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee | M3.8 | 113 km | 23 km |
| Jun 26, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia | M3.4 | 74 km | 2 km |
| Feb 12, 1994 | 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia | M3.4 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 2019 | 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee | M3.4 | 136 km | 17 km |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina | M3.2 | 136 km | 0 km |
| Nov 8, 1990 | 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky | M3.2 | 78 km | 0 km |
| Jul 26, 2001 | 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee | M3.2 | 139 km | 14 km |
| Jul 26, 2001 | 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee | M3.2 | 137 km | 17 km |
| Jan 17, 1999 | 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky | M3.1 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee | M3.1 | 107 km | 21 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina | M3.0 | 95 km | 2 km |
| Aug 4, 2007 | 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina | M3.0 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Nov 24, 2012 | 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee | M3.0 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Apr 13, 2001 | 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee | M3.0 | 95 km | 0 km |
| Jul 7, 1995 | 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee | M3.0 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2019 | 7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee | M3.0 | 125 km | 13 km |
| Apr 5, 2005 | 1 km SE of Blaine, Tennessee | M2.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina | M2.9 | 84 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1989 | Hugo | Category 1 | — | 249 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
89 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 15 fatalities, 206 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 32 km | 19.6 mi | 3 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 88 km | 15.8 mi | 6 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF3 | 76 km | 13.6 mi | 2 |
| Jul 10, 1980 | EF3 | 57 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 4, 1974 | EF3 | 38 km | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF2 | 59 km | 8.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2011 | EF2 | 46 km | 12.0 mi | 2 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF2 | 45 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2009 | EF2 | 41 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 1980 | EF2 | 86 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 25, 1975 | EF2 | 48 km | 3.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 1967 | EF2 | 66 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1967 | EF2 | 85 km | 16.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 9, 1965 | EF2 | 68 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1962 | EF2 | 16 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1957 | EF2 | 54 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 5, 1955 | EF2 | 57 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | EF1 | 85 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | EF1 | 77 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 2023 | EF1 | 62 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,345 acres, 1987).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 66,345 | 91 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 32,565 | 83 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 22,282 | 82 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 17,406 | 81 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 17,328 | 80 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 15,526 | 73 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 15,138 | 68 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 11,117 | 98 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 10,990 | 72 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 9,572 | 67 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 9,384 | 92 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 9,084 | 67 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 8,204 | 89 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 8,143 | 91 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 8,123 | 98 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 8,114 | 84 km |
| 1987 | UNNAMED | 8,099 | 96 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 7,180 | 88 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 7,177 | 78 km |
| 1991 | MUD LICK CREEK | 7,111 | 100 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in |
Mendota has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.0").