Castlewood, Virginia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Castlewood, Russell County.
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Castlewood rests in a deep fold of the Appalachian landscape, where the ridges rise with a patient, ancient strength. It lies 21.0 miles north-north-west of Bristol, TN (from Bristol, TN: bearing 346°T), and is situated 2.0 miles east-south-east of Saint Paul. The land here is a study in greens and browns, the rolling hills cloaked in deciduous forests that shift their hues with the turning seasons, from the vibrant burst of spring to the russet and gold of autumn. Streams, born of higher ground, tumble down through ravines, their water cool and clear, carving shallow beds into the earth before joining larger waterways that snake through the valleys. The air itself carries the scent of damp soil and pine, a clean, wild perfume that clings to everything. Sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, sometimes bright and sharp, other times softened and diffuse, painting the quiet surfaces of Castlewood with a gentle luminescence. The history of Castlewood is inextricably tied to the land, a story of settlement and resourcefulness. For generations, this valley has been a place where people have worked the earth, their lives shaped by the fertile soil and the bounty it yields. While agriculture has always been a cornerstone, the echoes of past industries, particularly coal mining, still resonate in the landscape and the collective memory of Castlewood. The economy here, though varied, often reflects this deep connection to natural resources and the resilience of its people. Local traditions, passed down through families, speak of a strong sense of community and a quiet pride in their heritage, a spirit that continues to define the character of Castlewood.
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| Location | Castlewood, Russell County, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 36.890105°N, 82.279585°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 24224 |
| Area Code | 276 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Castlewood, Virginia, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Castlewood includes coordinates 36.890105°N, 82.279585°W, situated in Russell County. ZIP code 24224. Telephone area code: 276. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.