Fincastle, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Botetourt County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
636
Population
310/sq mi density
$63,750
Median Income
$31,063 per capita
$276,200
Home Value
$329,451 Zillow
$873
Median Rent
21.8% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$276,200 home value, $873/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fincastle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 310/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5016°N, 79.8748°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Botetourt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in |
Fincastle has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.9").