Afton, Virginia Weather
Afton, 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 Afton, Nelson County.
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About Afton, Virginia
Afton unfolds in the undulating embrace of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a place where the sky often seems to press down, softened by a hazy, verdant breath. It lies 15.0 miles east-south-east of Staunton, VA (from Staunton, VA: bearing 123°T), and is situated 3.7 miles south-east of Waynesboro. The landscape here is a study in gentle slopes and deep ravines, a terrain scored by the patient work of water and time. Farms, some still working, others surrendered to the wild, climb the hillsides, their fields a patchwork of emerald and ochre under the expansive Virginia sky. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a fragrance that clings to the skin and invites a slower, more mindful pace. The roads themselves seem to meander, following the contours of the land as if guided by an ancient, unhurried wisdom. The history of Afton is as layered as the soil beneath its feet, shaped by generations who found sustenance and solace in this fertile valley. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland and the abundant forests, established a life here that echoed the rhythms of the seasons. While agriculture remains a thread in the local economy, with apple orchards and vineyards dotting the hills, the economic character of Afton has diversified, welcoming small businesses and artisans who contribute to its unique charm. The very roads that climb these hills once carried wagons laden with produce to market, and the echoes of that industrious past can still be felt, a quiet hum beneath the present-day peace. Afton’s distinctive character is also marked by its proximity to natural wonders, offering a gateway to the grandeur of the surrounding mountains and a constant reminder of the enduring power of the land.
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| Location | Afton, Nelson County, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38.03236°N, 78.839189°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 23237, 22920 |
| Area Code | 804, 540 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Afton, Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Afton, 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 Afton includes coordinates 38.032360°N, 78.839189°W, situated in Nelson County. ZIP code 23237, 22920. Telephone area code: 804, 540. 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.
