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Virginia Weather Forecast

Virginia weather: 74°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 74°F now🕔 1:17 AM local📅 Best: April, June, August and October👥 8.7 million

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

🌦️ 83° / 69°

Light drizzle · 71% rain · wind 5 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

🌦️ 84° / 67°

Light rain · 44% rain · wind 13 mph

Best time to go outside today

7 AM - 10 AM · comfort score 9.5/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing8.1
Outdoors8.1
Beach day6.4
Swimming5.9
Hiking7.9
Running7.2
Cycling8
Camping7.2
Fishing8.8
Photography7.2
Stargazing6.9
Family time8.1
Driving7.5
Flying out7.4

Active alerts for Virginia

⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 74°F (23°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 95% and wind is 2 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 1:17 AM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, 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 23, 2026 at 1:17 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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