Blacksburg, Virginia Weather
Blacksburg, 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 Blacksburg, Montgomery County.
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About Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg unfolds across rolling hills, a verdant expanse embraced by the broader Appalachian landscape. It lies 20.2 miles west-south-west of Salem, VA (from Salem, VA: bearing 258°T), and is situated 6.9 miles north of Christiansburg. The air here, especially in the quiet of early morning, carries a crispness that hints at the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains, a presence felt not just visually but in the very respiration of the place. Broadleaf forests, a rich tapestry of oak and maple, climb the slopes, their canopies a deep, resonant green that shifts to fiery hues with the turning of the seasons. The terrain, shaped by ancient geological forces, offers a gentle undulation, providing a sense of being both sheltered and expansive, where the sky feels close enough to touch on clear afternoons. The streets of Blacksburg itself, lined with mature trees, often feel like pathways through a well-tended garden, each turn revealing another charming vista or a glimpse of the surrounding countryside. The enduring spirit of Blacksburg is deeply intertwined with the land and its history, notably its identity as a university town, home to a major research institution that pulses with intellectual energy. This academic heartbeat has long shaped the local economy, fostering innovation and attracting a diverse population, yet the agricultural roots remain, with farms dotting the periphery and the scent of hay often drifting on the breeze. The nearby New River, a waterway with a storied past, offers a constant murmur of natural history, its banks a place for quiet contemplation and recreation. Blacksburg’s character is also defined by a lively, engaged citizenry, a blend of youthful exuberance and the grounded wisdom of long-time residents, creating a unique cultural mosaic where traditions are honored and new ideas are readily welcomed.
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| Location | Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 37.229573°N, 80.413939°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 24416, 24340, 24061 |
| Area Code | 276, 540 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Blacksburg, Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Blacksburg, 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 Blacksburg includes coordinates 37.229573°N, 80.413939°W, situated in Montgomery County. ZIP code 24416, 24340, 24061. Telephone area code: 276, 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.
