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Weather & Climate in Rectortown, VA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rectortown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 552 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 552 ft (168 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9211°N, 77.8569°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Fauquier County County |
| Nearest Airport | Washington Dulles International (IAD) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
43 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 | 113 km | 6 km |
| Aug 25, 2011 | 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia | M4.5 | 109 km | 7 km |
| Aug 24, 2011 | 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia | M4.2 | 112 km | 0 km |
| Mar 15, 1991 | 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia | M3.8 | 131 km | 16 km |
| May 5, 2003 | Virginia | M3.6 | 144 km | 13 km |
| Jul 16, 2010 | 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland | M3.6 | 54 km | 7 km |
| Aug 24, 2011 | 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia | M3.4 | 122 km | 0 km |
| Sep 1, 2011 | 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia | M3.4 | 108 km | 3 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia | M3.2 | 110 km | 0 km |
| Jan 30, 2012 | 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia | M3.1 | 109 km | 3 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia | M3.0 | 44 km | 5 km |
| Oct 2, 2010 | 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia | M3.0 | 122 km | 19 km |
| Oct 12, 2011 | 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia | M3.0 | 110 km | 4 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia | M3.0 | 113 km | 9 km |
| Apr 24, 2009 | 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania | M2.9 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Sep 15, 2019 | 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania | M2.8 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia | M2.8 | 110 km | 0 km |
| Mar 15, 2015 | 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia | M2.8 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia | M2.8 | 104 km | 2 km |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia | M2.8 | 137 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 75 mph | 265 km |
| 2003 | Isabel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 247 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 1 | — | 282 km |
| 1986 | Charley | Category 1 | 81 mph | 287 km |
| 1985 | Gloria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 297 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
396 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 309 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF4 | 72 km | 38.0 mi | 3 |
| Sep 24, 2001 | EF4 | 41 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF3 | 45 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 24, 2001 | EF3 | 76 km | 17.5 mi | 2 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | EF3 | 99 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 1990 | EF3 | 70 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 1985 | EF3 | 94 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1979 | EF3 | 69 km | 17.9 mi | 1 |
| Jan 26, 1978 | EF3 | 67 km | 0.7 mi | 1 |
| Mar 21, 1976 | EF3 | 77 km | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 1, 1973 | EF3 | 48 km | 9.8 mi | 0 |
| Sep 30, 1959 | EF3 | 85 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2018 | EF2 | 76 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 2008 | EF2 | 69 km | 3.4 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 79 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 39 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 34 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 26 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 87 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2004 | EF2 | 51 km | 4.0 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 | 54 km |
| 2016 | ROCKY MTN FIRE 2016 | 9,299 | 98 km |
| 2024 | WATERFALL MOUNTAIN | 9,251 | 68 km |
| 2024 | WAITES RUN | 5,496 | 65 km |
| 2002 | FULTZ RUN | 4,638 | 75 km |
| 2012 | SHIPWRECK | 3,779 | 84 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 3,667 | 83 km |
| 2014 | CUB RUN RX | 2,868 | 83 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 2,460 | 65 km |
| 2024 | CAPON | 2,302 | 94 km |
| 2012 | NEIGHBOR MTN FIRE | 1,986 | 51 km |
| 2011 | SMITH RUN FIRE | 1,908 | 30 km |
| 1999 | BOOTEN GAP | 1,652 | 72 km |
| 2024 | DOVE HOLLOW | 1,634 | 90 km |
| 2020 | UNNAMED | 1,572 | 67 km |
| 1995 | SHENGAP | 1,385 | 74 km |
| 2006 | CARDINAL | 1,345 | 67 km |
| 2012 | POINT 2 | 1,126 | 42 km |
| 2024 | ROCKY BRANCH | 1,018 | 48 km |
| 2010 | SECOND MOUNTAIN | 970 | 88 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in |
Rectortown has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.6").