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Sussex CDP, VA

ZIP 23890 — Climate & Environment

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Climate, disaster risk, air quality, and environmental safety

Environment & Risk in ZIP Code 23890

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 Sussex CDP, VA as Very Low (composite score 13.2), which is relatively lower than many U.S. communities. The strongest component scores on US5 are hurricane (73.3) and wildfire (19.9). 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
13.2
Flood risk
17.3
Wildfire risk
19.9
Hurricane risk
73.3
Earthquake risk
43.5
Tornado risk
20.8
Winter weather risk
34.3
Hail risk
24.8

Climate & Weather in ZIP Code 23890

Climate normals for Sussex CDP, VA show little to no average snow and around 51.4 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
7b
Annual Snow Days
0
Annual Precipitation
51.4 in
FEMA NRI rating
Very Low

Climate & Environment key statistics

Climate statistics
Climate
Hardiness zone7b
Annual precip (in)51.4
Snow days0
Broadband access84.4%
Risk & Air Quality statistics
Risk & Air Quality
NRI ratingVery Low
NRI risk index13.2
Flood risk (NRI)17.3
Wildfire risk (NRI)19.9
Hurricane risk (NRI)73.3
IRS net migration260