Alexandria, Virginia Weather
Alexandria, 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 for Alexandria, Alexandria (city).
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About Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia, breathes with a history as old as the nation it calls home, its landscape gently shaped by the Potomac River. It lies 5.4 miles west-north-west of Prince Georges, MD (from Prince Georges, MD: bearing 288°T), and is situated 6.3 miles south of Washington. This historic port city, originally laid out by Scottish merchants in the colonial era, once rivaled Philadelphia in importance, its wharves bustling with trade that flowed across the Atlantic. The economic engine of Alexandria has long been tied to its strategic position on the river, fostering a diverse commercial spirit that continues to thrive, from its modern businesses to its enduring connection to maritime heritage. The very air here seems to hold the scent of salt and history, a subtle reminder of its past as a vital hub for commerce and a gateway to the burgeoning American colonies. The cultural character of Alexandria is a rich blend of old and new, where cobblestone streets echo with the footsteps of centuries past, yet vibrant modern life pulses through its neighborhoods. Old Town Alexandria, a living museum, boasts a remarkable collection of historic architecture, including the iconic Gadsby's Tavern and Christ Church, where George Washington worshipped. This storied city is also home to esteemed institutions like George Washington University and Northern Virginia Community College, nurturing minds that contribute to the nation's progress. While no major professional sports teams call Alexandria home, its residents enthusiastically support regional franchises, and the city frequently hosts significant cultural events that draw visitors from far and wide, celebrating its enduring spirit and famous figures who have shaped its narrative.
Live animated radar for Alexandria and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Alexandria, Alexandria (city), Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38.804836°N, 77.046921°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 23464, 22302 |
| Area Code | 757, 703, 571 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Alexandria, Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Alexandria, 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 Alexandria includes coordinates 38.804836°N, 77.046921°W, situated in Alexandria (city). ZIP code 23464, 22302. Telephone area code: 757, 703, 571. 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.
