New Castle, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Craig County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
124
Population
729/sq mi density
$283,300
Home Value
$216,660 Zillow
$820
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.7% bachelor's degree or higher
New Castle 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 43.8 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 | 1,349 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
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 | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in |
New Castle has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (2.8").