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Weather & Climate in Rockwood, VA

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

Rockwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°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 45.4 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 239 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation239 ft (73 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²)
Population Density1,630/sq mi
Coordinates37.4630°N, 77.5744°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyChesterfield County County
Nearest AirportRichmond International (RIC)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.21"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience59.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively 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 59 km 6 km
Aug 25, 2011 8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M4.5 64 km 7 km
Aug 24, 2011 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M4.2 60 km 0 km
Oct 21, 1998 13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.8 77 km 13 km
Mar 15, 1991 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.8 43 km 16 km
May 5, 2003 Virginia M3.6 38 km 13 km
Aug 24, 2011 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia M3.4 52 km 0 km
Sep 1, 2011 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M3.4 63 km 3 km
Sep 22, 2001 5 km E of Pantops, Virginia M3.2 96 km 0 km
May 22, 2014 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia M3.1 44 km 10 km
Jan 30, 2012 9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia M3.1 65 km 3 km
Oct 2, 2010 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia M3.0 44 km 19 km
Oct 12, 2011 9 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 64 km 4 km
Mar 26, 2012 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia M3.0 61 km 9 km
May 6, 2025 8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia M3.0 79 km 8 km
Aug 3, 1995 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia M2.9 78 km 1 km
Mar 15, 2015 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 65 km 5 km
Aug 23, 2011 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia M2.8 61 km 0 km
Apr 21, 1998 1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia M2.8 118 km 2 km
Jan 14, 2025 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia M2.8 27 km 0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2014 Arthur Category 2 98 mph 262 km
2011 Irene Category 1 75 mph 187 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 104 mph 86 km
1999 Floyd Category 1 81 mph 150 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 86 mph 238 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 75 mph 274 km
1996 Fran Category 1 75 mph 271 km
1993 Emily Category 3 115 mph 298 km
1991 Bob Category 3 115 mph 293 km
1986 Charley Category 1 81 mph 182 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 104 mph 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

326 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 414 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 6, 1993 EF4 32 km 1.0 mi 4
Feb 24, 2016 EF3 63 km 30.3 mi 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 84 km 46.9 mi 2
Apr 1, 1998 EF3 47 km 5.0 mi 2
Aug 6, 1993 EF3 89 km 2.9 mi 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 99 km 3.5 mi 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 45 km 5.0 mi 1
May 4, 1990 EF3 27 km 8.0 mi 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 78 km 12.0 mi 0
Oct 14, 1986 EF3 58 km 5.0 mi 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 30 km 2.0 mi 0
May 8, 1984 EF3 30 km 5.0 mi 0
May 22, 1983 EF3 55 km 3.5 mi 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF3 65 km 35.6 mi 0
Jul 9, 1977 EF3 47 km 5.9 mi 0
Nov 2, 1966 EF3 92 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 30, 1959 EF3 78 km 6.5 mi 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 48 km 3.1 mi 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 63 km 2.0 mi 0
Oct 11, 2018 EF2 36 km 1.6 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 53 km
2008 POCAHONTAS ROAD 1,146 72 km
2011 CHOPPING ROAD 889 69 km
2008 GOLD HILL 807 77 km
2017 VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT 674 73 km
2019 VAJRR-FY19-RX-FUEL REDUCTION 514 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 65°F (19°C) 4.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in
December 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in

Rockwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (3.1").

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