Weather & Climate in Singers Glen, VA

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

Singers Glen 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 1,670 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	1,670 ft (509 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density	167/sq mi
Coordinates	38.5465°N, 78.9144°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Rockingham County County
Nearest Airport	Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 21.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.70"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	75.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	36.2 / 100
Community Resilience	56.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively 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	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	109 km	0 km
Mar 15, 1991	7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.8	125 km	16 km
Oct 21, 1998	13 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.8	132 km	13 km
May 5, 2003	Virginia	M3.6	132 km	13 km
Apr 22, 1991	14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M3.5	131 km	15 km
Aug 24, 2011	16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia	M3.4	117 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	74 km	0 km
May 22, 2014	15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia	M3.1	135 km	10 km
Jan 30, 2012	9 km SSE of Louisa, Virginia	M3.1	105 km	3 km
Jan 17, 2016	3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia	M3.0	127 km	5 km
Mar 26, 2012	13 km S of Louisa, Virginia	M3.0	108 km	9 km
Oct 2, 2010	10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia	M3.0	144 km	19 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	127 km	8 km
Mar 15, 2015	6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	106 km	5 km
Apr 21, 1998	1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia	M2.8	52 km	2 km
Aug 23, 2011	9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia	M2.8	110 km	0 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	232 km

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

Tornado History

145 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 68 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 24, 2001	EF4	81 km	10.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF3	97 km	9.0 mi	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	87 km	3.5 mi	0
Jul 25, 1985	EF3	58 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	54 km	5.6 mi	0
May 19, 1967	EF3	99 km	0.3 mi	1
Sep 30, 1959	EF3	61 km	0.8 mi	11
Sep 30, 1959	EF3	50 km	2.0 mi	1
Sep 30, 1959	EF3	92 km	6.5 mi	0
Apr 28, 2011	EF2	13 km	33.5 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	52 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	50 km	8.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	95 km	5.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	92 km	7.0 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	99 km	8.0 mi	0
Sep 8, 2004	EF2	100 km	1.5 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	26 km	4.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	93 km	15.0 mi	0
May 4, 1990	EF2	62 km	7.0 mi	2
Oct 13, 1983	EF2	91 km	1.0 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	53 km
2012	RICH HOLE	15,923	98 km
2016	MOUNT PLEASANT	11,001	93 km
2016	ROCKY MTN FIRE 2016	9,299	34 km
2024	WATERFALL MOUNTAIN	9,251	33 km
2014	ARCHER KNOB RX	6,093	61 km
2022	UNNAMED	5,893	61 km
2024	WAITES RUN	5,496	61 km
2021	UNNAMED	5,345	33 km
2015	UNNAMED	5,149	33 km
2013	UNNAMED	4,687	24 km
2002	FULTZ RUN	4,638	32 km
2008	ST MARYS	4,373	74 km
1999	SHOP RUN	4,261	44 km
1986	BIG RUN	4,161	35 km
2018	UNNAMED	4,022	24 km
2012	SHIPWRECK	3,779	22 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,667	22 km
2019	UNNAMED	3,569	92 km
2014	CUB RUN RX	2,868	22 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	2.3 in	Driest
March	42°F (6°C)	2.9 in
April	51°F (11°C)	2.7 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.7 in
June	68°F (20°C)	3.4 in
July	74°F (23°C)	3.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.5 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.4 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.1 in
November	44°F (7°C)	2.9 in
December	35°F (2°C)	2.4 in

Singers Glen has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.3").

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