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New Castle, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Craig County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
124
Population
729/sq mi density
$283,300
Home Value
$196,547 Zillow
$820
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
114
Violent Crime/100K
1,967 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.7% bachelor's degree or higher
New Castle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,349 ft (411 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 729/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5010°N, 80.1110°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Craig County County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
New Castle has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.8").