Virginia Weather Forecast
Virginia weather: 84°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Virginia is a state in United States. Virginia is a US state with its capital at Richmond. It has a population of about 8.7 million. The capital is Richmond.
Right now it is 84°F (29°C) in Virginia with clear sky. It feels like 94°F. Today runs from 73°F to 94°F. Chance of precipitation is 46%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.9/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Virginia is April, June, August and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 29°F.
The closest major airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 93 mi away. Nearby highlights include Shenandoah National Park, Grayson Highlands State Park, National Mall and New River Gorge National Park.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 94°F is 8.8°F above the 85°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. beach day is the strongest bet in Virginia today at 8.8/10. Gusts to 36 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Virginia
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Virginia right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:29 PM, Aug 22 local time.
See the Virginia forecast by time range
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Virginia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 20 | 🌧️ Showers | 94° / 73° | 46% · 0,3 in | 17 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌧️ Rain | 84° / 67° | 92% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light showers | 84° / 70° | 92% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 69° | 19% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 66° | 4% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 70° | 6% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Showers | 91° / 70° | 30% · 1,1 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 69° | 40% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 70° | 25% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 92° / 70° | 28% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 96° / 75° | 26% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 74° | 33% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 98° / 73° | 35% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 92° / 73° | 31% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 84° / 72° | 31% · 0,6 in | 4 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 85° / 73° | 15% · 0,9 in | 4 mph | 7 |
Climate in Virginia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 29° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 50° | 32° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 65° | 42° | 4,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 73° | 52° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 77° | 59° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 87° | 67° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 89° | 72° | 5,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 85° | 68° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 80° | 63° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 70° | 51° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 60° | 42° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 50° | 34° | 4,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Virginia
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Air quality and pollen in Virginia
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Virginia
Go in April, June, August and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by national park in Virginia
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by airport in Virginia
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Weather by state park in Virginia
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by city in Virginia
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Explore Virginia
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Virginia?
Virginia is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 37.5407, -77.436. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Virginia right now?
It is currently 84°F (29°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 77% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Virginia?
April, June, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Virginia, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Virginia in?
Virginia observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 7:29 PM.
How many people live in Virginia?
Virginia has a population of approximately 8.7 million.
What is the nearest airport to Virginia?
The closest airports are Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 93 mi away, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 98 mi away and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 200 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Virginia?
Popular options include Shenandoah National Park, Grayson Highlands State Park, National Mall and New River Gorge National Park.
What places are in Virginia?
Virginia covers 4 places in this atlas, including Shenandoah National Park, Washington Dulles International Airport, Grayson Highlands State Park and Virginia Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 at 7:29 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
