Callaghan, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Alleghany County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
277
Population
183/sq mi density
$100,781
Median Income
$41,964 per capita
$171,400
Home Value
$153,868 Zillow
$912
Median Rent
20.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,781 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,400 home value, $912/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Callaghan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,712 ft (522 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 183/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8098°N, 80.0890°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Alleghany County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in |
Callaghan has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").