Bristol, Virginia Weather
Bristol, Virginia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Bristol, Bristol (city).
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Bristol. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Bristol is published on the Virginia Highlands Airport (KVJI) page, 17 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Bristol have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Bristol: Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (KTRI) 24 km · Elizabethton Municipal Airport (K0A9) 25 km · Johnson City Airport (K0A4) 28 km · Johnson County Airport (K6A4) 38 km · Lonesome Pine Airport (KLNP) 53 km
Conditions reported at KVJI describe the airfield itself. Weather 17 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Bristol specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Bristol, Virginia
Bristol, Virginia, rests in a valley where the Appalachian Mountains begin to soften their imposing posture, their slopes a tapestry of dense hardwoods and evergreens that catch the sunlight in shifting patterns. It lies 7.9 miles north-north-east of Hamilton, TN (from Hamilton, TN: bearing 31°T), and is situated 8.8 miles east-north-east of Blountville. The landscape here is a study in verdant depth, with rolling hills giving way to more pronounced inclines, their contours traced by meandering creeks that feed into the larger waterways. A subtle, almost earthy fragrance, a blend of damp soil and pine needles, often hangs in the air, particularly after a summer rain, and the quality of light as dusk descends can be remarkably serene, casting long, cool shadows that emphasize the gentle undulations of the terrain. This is a place where the natural world feels present, a constant, quiet hum beneath the surface of daily life. Bristol's identity is inextricably bound to the rhythm of the railroads and the music that has echoed from its stages for generations. Historically, it was a vital hub for the Norfolk and Western Railway, a fact still palpable in the remnants of its industrial past and the enduring influence of transportation on its development. This railway heritage, coupled with a strong tradition in country and bluegrass music, has forged a unique cultural character, drawing artists and audiences alike. The local economy, once heavily reliant on manufacturing and transportation, has diversified, though the spirit of hard work and a pragmatic approach to life remain evident in the community. Bristol is a place that remembers its roots, a testament to resilience and a quiet celebration of its distinctive heritage.
Live animated radar for Bristol and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Bristol, Bristol (city), Virginia |
| Coordinates | 36.596495°N, 82.188467°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 24201, 24202, 24203, 24205, 24209 |
| Area Code | 276 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Bristol, Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Bristol, Virginia, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Bristol includes coordinates 36.596495°N, 82.188467°W, situated in Bristol (city). ZIP code 24201, 24202, 24203, 24205, 24209. Telephone area code: 276. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. 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.
