Weather & Climate in Mount Jackson, VA

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

Mount Jackson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 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 37.2 inches. The area receives 21.0 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 939 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	52.8°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	939 ft (286 m)
Area	2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density	538/sq mi
Coordinates	38.7389°N, 78.6509°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Shenandoah County County
Nearest Airport	Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 21.0"

Wettest Month (May) 3.78"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	59.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	55.4 / 100
Community Resilience	50.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very 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	111 km	6 km
Aug 25, 2011	8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.5	106 km	7 km
Aug 24, 2011	11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M4.2	110 km	0 km
Oct 21, 1998	13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.8	148 km	13 km
Mar 15, 1991	7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.8	128 km	16 km
May 5, 2003	Virginia	M3.6	138 km	13 km
Jul 16, 2010	5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland	M3.6	122 km	7 km
Sep 1, 2011	7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M3.4	108 km	3 km
Aug 24, 2011	16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.4	119 km	0 km
Sep 22, 2001	5 km E of Pantops, Virginia	M3.2	82 km	0 km
Jan 30, 2012	9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia	M3.1	106 km	3 km
May 22, 2014	15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia	M3.1	144 km	10 km
Jan 17, 2016	3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia	M3.0	96 km	5 km
Oct 2, 2010	10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia	M3.0	140 km	19 km
Mar 26, 2012	13 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	109 km	9 km
Oct 12, 2011	9 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	106 km	4 km
May 6, 2025	8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.0	143 km	8 km
Mar 15, 2015	6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	106 km	5 km
Aug 23, 2011	9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	110 km	0 km
Apr 21, 1998	1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia	M2.8	64 km	2 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	242 km

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

Tornado History

192 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 83 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 24, 2001	EF4	61 km	10.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF3	78 km	9.0 mi	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	77 km	3.5 mi	0
Jul 25, 1985	EF3	63 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	51 km	5.6 mi	0
May 19, 1967	EF3	92 km	0.3 mi	1
Sep 30, 1959	EF3	52 km	2.0 mi	1
Sep 30, 1959	EF3	77 km	0.8 mi	11
Apr 28, 2011	EF2	29 km	33.5 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	88 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	48 km	8.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	78 km	13.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	82 km	7.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	77 km	8.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	64 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	55 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 8, 2004	EF2	80 km	1.5 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	7 km	4.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	79 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 24, 1996	EF2	98 km	20.0 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	34 km
2016	ROCKY MTN FIRE 2016	9,299	48 km
2024	WATERFALL MOUNTAIN	9,251	10 km
2014	ARCHER KNOB RX	6,093	93 km
2022	UNNAMED	5,893	93 km
2024	WAITES RUN	5,496	34 km
2021	UNNAMED	5,345	63 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,149	63 km
2013	UNNAMED	4,687	55 km
2002	FULTZ RUN	4,638	27 km
1999	SHOP RUN	4,261	65 km
1986	BIG RUN	4,161	50 km
2018	UNNAMED	4,022	54 km
2012	SHIPWRECK	3,779	26 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,667	24 km
2014	CUB RUN RX	2,868	24 km
2011	VALLEY	2,514	40 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,460	9 km
2024	CAPON	2,302	24 km
2012	NEIGHBOR MTN FIRE	1,986	25 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	2.5 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	2.5 in	Driest
March	42°F (6°C)	3.0 in
April	52°F (11°C)	2.8 in
May	61°F (16°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
June	69°F (20°C)	3.5 in
July	74°F (23°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.6 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.5 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.4 in
November	44°F (7°C)	3.2 in
December	35°F (2°C)	2.6 in

Mount Jackson has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.5").

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