Aquia Harbour, Virginia
Aquia Harbour is a community of 7,481 people in Stafford County, Virginia.
Why visit Aquia Harbour
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 15 parks and trails, 21 places to eat and 8 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Public Quarry at Government Island and Aquia Harbour Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Aquia Harbour
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Aquia Harbour
Aquia Harbour is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stafford County, Virginia, United States, 13 miles (21 km) north of Fredericksburg. The population was 6,836 at the 2020 census. Aquia Church, erected in 1757 and now a National Historic Landmark, is located west of the community.
From the Wikipedia article Aquia Harbour, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Public Quarry at Government Island
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Site of a sandstone quarry
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes21
Carlos O'Kelly's
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
323 Town Center Boulevard, Stafford
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
El Gran Charro
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
2834 Richmond Highway, Stafford
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 11:00-21:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.9 mi
1495 Stafford Market Place, Stafford
Mo-Fr 05:00-21:00; Sa,Su 05:30-21:00
Juicy Bucket Seafood
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.4 mi
322;2844 Town Center Boulevard, Stafford
9 more on the map.
Where to stay8
Hampton Inn Stafford/Quantico & Conference Center
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
2965 Richmond Highway, Stafford
Staybridge Suites Quantico-Stafford
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
2996 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford
Churches and places of worship6
Aquia Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
2938 Richmond Highway
Saint William of York Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
3130 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries21
North Star Early Childhood Education Center
School · 4.7 mi
101 Shepherds Way, Stafford
Healthcare1
Map of Aquia Harbour
89 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 28°F | 2.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 30°F | 2.4 in | 5.8 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 37°F | 3.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 47°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 57°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 66°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 71°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 69°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 39°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 32°F | 3.3 in | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Quantico Mcas (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Stafford County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2022-03-11: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-03-07: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Quantico Marine Corps Airfield/Turner Field (NYG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Triangle 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Cherry Hill 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Montclair 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Leesylvania 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Fredericksburg 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Dale City 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Independent Hill 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Woodbridge 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Indian Head 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Lake Ridge 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 99, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 100, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 101, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 98, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 103, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 102, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 63, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 62, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 64, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 53, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 65, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 52, Quercus montana, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 50, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 51, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 48, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 49, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 54, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 60, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 61, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 59, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 58, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 46, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 47, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 66, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 57, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 55, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 56, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 68, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 67, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 97, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 96, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 42, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 44, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 45, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church Aquia Harbour VA 2016 04 11 43, Justin.A.Wilcox, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquia Church, Cowpie21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Government Island Rock, Cowpie21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Government Island Quarry (8554392311), USCapitol, Public domain
- Boardwalk to Government Island (8555501308), USCapitol, Public domain
- Tool marks visible in stone at Government Island (8554396857), USCapitol, Public domain
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