Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Millboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°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 46.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.3 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 1,737 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average
31°F (-1°C)
July Average
71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days
305 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,737 ft (529 m)
Area
1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density
133/sq mi
Coordinates
37.9785°N, 79.6022°W
Timezone
America/New_York
County
Rockbridge County County
Nearest Airport
Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 43 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall46.5"
22% above US avg
Snowfall25.3"
Wettest Month (Jul)4.13"
Driest Month (Feb)2.91"
Air Quality
AQI Median
35.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
33.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability
60.0 / 100
Community Resilience
45.7 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Relatively Moderate
Avalanche
Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
56 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
146 km
6 km
Aug 25, 2011
8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia
M4.5
143 km
7 km
Aug 24, 2011
11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia
M4.2
145 km
0 km
Oct 21, 1998
13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia
M3.8
120 km
13 km
May 5, 2003
Virginia
M3.6
150 km
13 km
Apr 22, 1991
14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia
M3.5
53 km
15 km
Apr 4, 2010
14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia
M3.4
134 km
0 km
Sep 1, 2011
7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia
M3.4
147 km
3 km
Aug 24, 2011
16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia
M3.4
146 km
0 km
Mar 31, 2013
West Virginia
M3.4
131 km
8 km
Sep 13, 2017
11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia
M3.2
112 km
18 km
Sep 22, 2001
5 km E of Pantops, Virginia
M3.2
106 km
0 km
Jan 30, 2012
9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia
M3.1
142 km
3 km
May 22, 2014
15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia
M3.1
144 km
10 km
Dec 4, 2001
9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia
M3.1
105 km
9 km
Mar 26, 2012
13 km S of Louisa, Virginia
M3.0
142 km
9 km
Oct 12, 2011
9 km S of Louisa, Virginia
M3.0
142 km
4 km
May 16, 2009
2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia
M3.0
89 km
13 km
May 6, 2025
8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia
M3.0
115 km
8 km
Jan 22, 1995
0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia
M2.9
147 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
2003
Isabel
Category 1
75 mph
220 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
82 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 13 fatalities, 49 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 15, 2018
EF3
79 km
20.4 mi
0
Jun 16, 1966
EF3
89 km
1.0 mi
0
Sep 30, 1959
EF3
86 km
0.8 mi
11
May 27, 2022
EF2
70 km
6.3 mi
0
Apr 28, 2011
EF2
94 km
33.5 mi
0
Sep 17, 2004
EF2
83 km
3.0 mi
0
Apr 28, 2002
EF2
80 km
10.0 mi
0
Jul 15, 1996
EF2
70 km
0.5 mi
0
Jun 9, 1996
EF2
91 km
0.1 mi
0
Jun 22, 1990
EF2
86 km
5.0 mi
0
May 4, 1990
EF2
27 km
7.0 mi
2
Jul 9, 1980
EF2
92 km
0.3 mi
0
Jul 11, 1976
EF2
95 km
4.1 mi
0
Apr 24, 1975
EF2
79 km
6.0 mi
0
Apr 4, 1974
EF2
84 km
6.5 mi
0
Nov 29, 1963
EF2
51 km
0.1 mi
0
May 17, 1953
EF2
93 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 5, 1952
EF2
73 km
1.0 mi
0
Apr 5, 1952
EF2
88 km
4.9 mi
0
Sep 27, 2024
EF1
76 km
1.2 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: RICH HOLE (15,923 acres, 2012).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2012
RICH HOLE
15,923
12 km
2012
ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES
11,055
54 km
2023
MATTS CREEK
11,028
45 km
2016
MOUNT PLEASANT
11,001
46 km
2016
ROCKY MTN FIRE 2016
9,299
90 km
2022
UNNAMED
7,791
19 km
2012
BARBOURS CREEK.
7,244
60 km
2014
ARCHER KNOB RX
6,093
26 km
2022
UNNAMED
5,893
26 km
2021
UNNAMED
5,345
60 km
2015
UNNAMED
5,149
60 km
2013
UNNAMED
4,687
66 km
2008
ST MARYS
4,373
41 km
1999
SHOP RUN
4,261
74 km
2012
UNNAMED
4,219
19 km
1986
BIG RUN
4,161
87 km
2008
ANGEL
4,129
76 km
2018
UNNAMED
4,022
66 km
2019
UNNAMED
3,569
26 km
2021
UNNAMED
3,518
57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
31°F (-1°C)
3.0 in
Coldest
February
35°F (1°C)
2.9 in
Driest
March
42°F (6°C)
3.6 in
April
52°F (11°C)
3.3 in
May
60°F (16°C)
4.1 in
June
67°F (20°C)
3.5 in
July
71°F (22°C)
4.1 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
70°F (21°C)
3.5 in
September
64°F (18°C)
3.5 in
October
53°F (12°C)
3.7 in
November
44°F (7°C)
3.5 in
December
35°F (2°C)
3.0 in
Millboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.9").