Weather & Climate in Callaghan, VA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Callaghan 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 1,712 feet.

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	1,712 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

Annual Rainfall 41.0"

8% above US avg

Snowfall 18.1"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.98"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

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)

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.

Apr 22, 1991	14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M3.5	18 km	15 km
Apr 4, 2010	14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia	M3.4	114 km	0 km
Mar 31, 2013	West Virginia	M3.4	113 km	8 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	66 km	18 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	59 km	9 km
Jun 28, 1991	4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia	M3.0	119 km	7 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	63 km	13 km
May 6, 2025	8 km S of Dillwyn, Virginia	M3.0	148 km	8 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	105 km	9 km
Jul 30, 2013	12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia	M2.8	135 km	13 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	81 km	0 km
Jan 10, 2012	14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia	M2.8	110 km	0 km
Apr 21, 1998	1 km NNW of Free Union, Virginia	M2.8	139 km	2 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	91 km	20 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	89 km	4 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	134 km	0 km
Jul 20, 2013	6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia	M2.7	139 km	21 km
Apr 29, 2010	7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia	M2.7	116 km	0 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	71 km	10 km
Aug 25, 2011	14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M2.7	16 km	13 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2003	Isabel	Category 1	75 mph	245 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

63 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 52 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 15, 2018	EF3	92 km	20.4 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	82 km	32.2 mi	1
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	86 km	5.3 mi	0
May 27, 2022	EF2	80 km	6.3 mi	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	68 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	85 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 15, 1996	EF2	69 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 9, 1996	EF2	77 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 22, 1990	EF2	39 km	5.0 mi	0
May 4, 1990	EF2	74 km	7.0 mi	2
Jul 11, 1976	EF2	48 km	4.1 mi	0
Apr 24, 1975	EF2	34 km	6.0 mi	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF2	57 km	6.5 mi	0
Apr 12, 1965	EF2	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF2	73 km	0.5 mi	0
Nov 29, 1963	EF2	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 25, 1961	EF2	95 km	3.0 mi	0
May 17, 1953	EF2	68 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 27, 2024	EF1	73 km	1.2 mi	0
May 26, 2024	EF1	60 km	2.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RICH HOLE (15,923 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	RICH HOLE	15,923	39 km
2012	ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES	11,055	8 km
2023	MATTS CREEK	11,028	62 km
2016	MOUNT PLEASANT	11,001	81 km
2022	UNNAMED	7,791	29 km
1987	RICK CREEK ROAD	7,740	97 km
2012	BARBOURS CREEK.	7,244	22 km
2014	ARCHER KNOB RX	6,093	72 km
2022	UNNAMED	5,893	72 km
2008	ST MARYS	4,373	84 km
2012	UNNAMED	4,219	29 km
2008	ANGEL	4,129	50 km
2019	UNNAMED	3,569	43 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,518	23 km
2002	MARBLEYARD	3,123	59 km
2008	LITTLE CUBA	3,017	37 km
2006	PEAVINE COMPLEX	2,950	69 km
2018	LOCKRIDGE RX	2,473	40 km
2024	RAMSHORN-GUINN RIDGES RX	2,469	70 km
2010	PATTERSON MTN	2,443	27 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	2.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	2.8 in
March	43°F (6°C)	3.5 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.2 in
May	61°F (16°C)	3.9 in
June	68°F (20°C)	3.4 in
July	71°F (22°C)	4.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.6 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.2 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.4 in
November	44°F (7°C)	3.1 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.8 in

Callaghan has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.8").

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