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Weather & Climate in Yorktown, VA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yorktown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 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 51.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 45 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 45 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 289/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2340°N, 76.5182°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | York County County |
| Nearest Airport | Newport News/Williamsburg International (PHF) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
21 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 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Aug 24, 2011 | 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia | M4.2 | 148 km | 0 km |
| Mar 15, 1991 | 7 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia | M3.8 | 135 km | 16 km |
| May 5, 2003 | Virginia | M3.6 | 134 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 2011 | 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia | M3.4 | 148 km | 3 km |
| Aug 24, 2011 | 16 km NNW of Goochland, Virginia | M3.4 | 142 km | 0 km |
| May 22, 2014 | 15 km ENE of Cumberland, Virginia | M3.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 13 km S of Louisa, Virginia | M3.0 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Oct 2, 2010 | 10 km NNW of Ashland, Virginia | M3.0 | 112 km | 19 km |
| Aug 3, 1995 | 13 km N of Williamsburg, Virginia | M2.9 | 24 km | 1 km |
| Mar 15, 2015 | 6 km SW of Mineral, Virginia | M2.8 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 2011 | 9 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia | M2.8 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 1 km NNE of Wyndham, Virginia | M2.8 | 109 km | 0 km |
| Feb 19, 2012 | 12 km S of Louisa, Virginia | M2.7 | 150 km | 3 km |
| Aug 30, 2011 | 13 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia | M2.6 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Aug 25, 2011 | 7 km SE of Mineral, Virginia | M2.6 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Mar 13, 2017 | 6 km ENE of Goochland, Virginia | M2.6 | 126 km | 11 km |
| Feb 26, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Goochland, Virginia | M2.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2019 | 3 km WNW of Wyndham, Virginia | M2.5 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Jan 18, 2012 | 7 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia | M2.5 | 150 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 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 | 224 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 2014 | Arthur | Category 2 | 98 mph | 181 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 86 mph | 94 km |
| 2005 | Ophelia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 289 km |
| 2004 | Alex | Category 2 | 98 mph | 245 km |
| 2003 | Isabel | Category 2 | 104 mph | 121 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 2 | 109 mph | 279 km |
| 1999 | Floyd | Category 1 | 81 mph | 61 km |
| 1998 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 165 km |
| 1996 | Fran | Category 2 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 1996 | Bertha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 267 km |
| 1993 | Emily | Category 3 | 115 mph | 201 km |
| 1991 | Bob | Category 3 | 115 mph | 197 km |
| 1986 | Charley | Category 1 | 81 mph | 86 km |
| 1985 | Gloria | Category 2 | 104 mph | 137 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
318 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 683 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 6, 1993 | EF4 | 81 km | 1.0 mi | 4 |
| Apr 30, 2023 | EF3 | 55 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2016 | EF3 | 76 km | 30.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 16, 2011 | EF3 | 19 km | 46.9 mi | 2 |
| Apr 28, 2008 | EF3 | 60 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1993 | EF3 | 39 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 1990 | EF3 | 67 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| Oct 14, 1986 | EF3 | 39 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1984 | EF3 | 80 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1984 | EF3 | 70 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1984 | EF3 | 97 km | 14.0 mi | 2 |
| Sep 5, 1979 | EF3 | 30 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1967 | EF3 | 76 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 2, 1966 | EF3 | 84 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 2021 | EF2 | 80 km | 4.4 mi | 0 |
| Aug 4, 2020 | EF2 | 47 km | 15.6 mi | 0 |
| Aug 4, 2020 | EF2 | 78 km | 15.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2019 | EF2 | 49 km | 3.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2018 | EF2 | 99 km | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 31, 2017 | EF2 | 61 km | 8.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LATERAL WEST (6,188 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | LATERAL WEST | 6,188 | 73 km |
| 2008 | SOUTH 1 | 5,940 | 74 km |
| 2008 | OLD STAGE ROAD | 2,238 | 93 km |
| 2008 | MCPHERSON ROAD | 2,087 | 80 km |
| 2014 | NCMCR-FY14-RX-MIDDLE MARSH | 1,876 | 94 km |
| 2010 | 1 1 2 NORTH MARSH FY 10 | 1,506 | 92 km |
| 2005 | 1.1.2 NORTH MARSH | 1,418 | 92 km |
| 2005 | 1.2.1 WEST MIDDLE MARSH | 1,338 | 93 km |
| 1998 | SE BLOCKS | 1,278 | 76 km |
| 1994 | UNIT 5 | 1,148 | 92 km |
| 2009 | 1 3 7 INDIAN CREEK MARSH FY 09 | 1,087 | 96 km |
| 2005 | LONG ISLAND/RAGGED ISLAND RXB | 982 | 85 km |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 908 | 95 km |
| 2011 | 1.3.1 GREAT MARSH FY11 | 829 | 93 km |
| 2003 | 1 3 2 INDIAN CREEK | 782 | 94 km |
| 2007 | 1-3-7 INDIAN MARSH | 676 | 96 km |
| 2017 | VAGDR FY17 RX DGIF SUPPORT | 674 | 61 km |
| 2006 | 1.3.1 GREAT MARSH | 669 | 95 km |
| 2011 | 1.2.1 WEST MIDDLE MARSH FY11 | 666 | 93 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 648 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Yorktown has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and April the driest (3.1").