Alexandria, Tennessee — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Alexandria, DeKalb County.
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Alexandria unfolds across a landscape where soft, rounded hills give way to fertile valleys, a testament to the patient work of water and time. It lies 15.9 miles east-south-east of Wilson, TN (from Wilson, TN: bearing 112°T), and is situated 5.7 miles east-south-east of Watertown. Here, the Cumberland Plateau begins to recede, offering a gentle transition of terrain that favors the cultivation of crops and the quiet endurance of small-town life. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries a crisp, clean scent of damp earth and distant pine, a refreshing balm after a summer rain. Fields of corn and soybeans, emerald in their youth and a rich gold as harvest approaches, stretch across the land, their straight rows a neat contrast to the wilder, wooded slopes that rise in the distance, often shrouded in a soft, blue haze as the sun begins its descent. The stone of old farmhouses, weathered to shades of grey and ochre, seems to absorb the very essence of the land, grounding the structures firmly in their surroundings. This corner of DeKalb County, Tennessee, has long been shaped by the rhythms of agriculture and the quiet ingenuity of its people. Alexandria’s roots run deep, a place where the legacy of farming continues to be the bedrock of its economy, with livestock grazing on pastures and the bounty of the harvest celebrated each season. While larger industries have largely bypassed this particular locale, its strength lies in its self-reliance and the close-knit bonds of its residents, who often find work in neighboring towns or in the specialized crafts that sustain rural communities. The local hardware store, a hub of activity and conversation, and the familiar glow of porch lights illuminating quiet streets at dusk, speak to a way of life that values connection and the steady, predictable flow of days. The nearby Caney Fork River, though not directly bordering Alexandria, influences the broader region’s hydrology and provides a backdrop of natural beauty that draws those seeking a simpler, more grounded existence.
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| Location | Alexandria, DeKalb County, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 36.077559°N, 86.033322°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 37012 |
| Area Code | 615, 629 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Alexandria, Tennessee, 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 Alexandria includes coordinates 36.077559°N, 86.033322°W, situated in DeKalb County. ZIP code 37012. Telephone area code: 615, 629. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
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.