Weather & Climate in Montrose, VA

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

Montrose enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°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 45.5 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 156 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	58.9°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	38°F (4°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	156 ft (48 m)
Area	3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density	2,678/sq mi
Coordinates	37.5213°N, 77.3749°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Richmond city County
Nearest Airport	Richmond International (RIC) 3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"

20% above US avg

Snowfall 8.8"

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.17"

Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	78.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	38.9 / 100
Community Resilience	53.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

40 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	66 km	6 km
Aug 25, 2011	8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.5	70 km	7 km
Aug 24, 2011	11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.2	67 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	53 km	16 km
May 5, 2003	Virginia	M3.6	52 km	13 km
Aug 24, 2011	16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.4	61 km	0 km
Sep 1, 2011	7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M3.4	68 km	3 km
Sep 22, 2001	5 km E of Pantops, Virginia	M3.2	106 km	0 km
May 22, 2014	15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia	M3.1	61 km	10 km
Jan 30, 2012	9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia	M3.1	71 km	3 km
Oct 2, 2010	10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia	M3.0	39 km	19 km
Oct 12, 2011	9 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	71 km	4 km
Mar 26, 2012	13 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	69 km	9 km
May 6, 2025	8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.0	97 km	8 km
Aug 3, 1995	13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia	M2.9	62 km	1 km
Mar 15, 2015	6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	71 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2011	9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	67 km	0 km
Apr 21, 1998	1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia	M2.8	127 km	2 km
Jan 14, 2025	1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia	M2.8	29 km	0 km

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

Hurricane History

12 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	300 km
2014	Arthur	Category 2	98 mph	254 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	75 mph	174 km
2003	Isabel	Category 2	104 mph	96 km
1999	Floyd	Category 1	81 mph	139 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 1	86 mph	232 km
1996	Bertha	Category 1	75 mph	281 km
1996	Fran	Category 1	75 mph	284 km
1993	Emily	Category 3	115 mph	283 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	115 mph	279 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	81 mph	167 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	104 mph	218 km

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

Tornado History

360 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 426 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993	EF4	36 km	1.0 mi	4
Feb 24, 2016	EF3	45 km	30.3 mi	0
Apr 16, 2011	EF3	72 km	46.9 mi	2
Apr 1, 1998	EF3	45 km	5.0 mi	2
Aug 6, 1993	EF3	70 km	2.9 mi	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	27 km	5.0 mi	1
May 4, 1990	EF3	45 km	8.0 mi	0
Oct 14, 1986	EF3	45 km	5.0 mi	0
Oct 14, 1986	EF3	90 km	12.0 mi	0
May 8, 1984	EF3	34 km	2.0 mi	0
May 8, 1984	EF3	26 km	5.0 mi	0
May 22, 1983	EF3	72 km	3.5 mi	0
Apr 19, 1978	EF3	73 km	35.6 mi	0
Jul 9, 1977	EF3	59 km	5.9 mi	0
Nov 2, 1966	EF3	74 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 30, 1959	EF3	90 km	6.5 mi	0
May 3, 2021	EF2	85 km	4.4 mi	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	92 km	15.6 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	65 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 19, 2019	EF2	34 km	3.1 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

6 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	61 km
2008	POCAHONTAS ROAD	1,146	82 km
2011	CHOPPING ROAD	889	73 km
2008	GOLD HILL	807	93 km
2017	VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT	674	70 km
2019	VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION	514	35 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (4°C)	3.5 in	Coldest
February	40°F (5°C)	3.2 in
March	48°F (9°C)	3.9 in
April	58°F (14°C)	3.1 in	Driest
May	67°F (19°C)	4.0 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.5 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
September	71°F (22°C)	3.8 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.5 in
November	50°F (10°C)	3.3 in
December	41°F (5°C)	3.3 in

Montrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (3.1").

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