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Fincastle, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Botetourt County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
636
Population
310/sq mi density
$63,750
Median Income
$31,063 per capita
$276,200
Home Value
$312,051 Zillow
$873
Median Rent
21.8% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
453
Violent Crime/100K
2,630 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$276,200 home value, $873/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
453 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fincastle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Fincastle has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.7").