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Powhatan CDP, VA

ZIP 23139 — Climate & Environment

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Climate, disaster risk, air quality, and environmental safety

Environment & Risk in ZIP Code 23139

Disaster Risk (FEMA NRI)

County-linked natural hazard risk from FEMA National Risk Index — useful for comparing insurance and disaster exposure.

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Powhatan CDP, VA as Very Low (composite score 21.1), which is relatively lower than many U.S. communities. The strongest component scores on US5 are hurricane (61.5) and flood (29.7). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Overall rating
Very Low
Risk index
21.1
Flood risk
29.7
Wildfire risk
12.8
Hurricane risk
61.5
Earthquake risk
72.2
Tornado risk
26.1
Winter weather risk
23.7
Hail risk
13.0

Climate & Weather in ZIP Code 23139

Climate normals for Powhatan CDP, VA show little to no average snow and around 44.9 inches of annual precipitation. Pair that with FEMA NRI hazard context (overall rating Very Low) when evaluating long-term housing and insurance exposure.

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Monthly Temperature

30-year climate normals (avg. monthly temperature)

Climate Data
Hardiness Zone
7a
Annual Snow Days
0
Annual Precipitation
44.85 in
FEMA NRI rating
Very Low

Climate & Environment key statistics

Climate statistics
Climate
Hardiness zone7a
Annual precip (in)44.85
Snow days0
Broadband access89.5%
Risk & Air Quality statistics
Risk & Air Quality
NRI ratingVery Low
NRI risk index21.1
Flood risk (NRI)29.7
Wildfire risk (NRI)12.8
Hurricane risk (NRI)61.5
IRS net migration1528