Callao, Virginia Weather
Callao, 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 Callao, Northumberland County.
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About Callao, Virginia
Callao lies in a landscape of gentle hills that slope towards the waters of the Northern Neck, a peninsula where the Potomac River meets the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 14.2 miles south-west of Saint Marys, MD (from Saint Marys, MD: bearing 229°T), and is situated 18.8 miles south of Great Mills. The air here carries the briny tang of the coast, mingling with the scent of pine needles and the rich earth of cultivated fields. Sunlight filters through the broad leaves of oak and maple, casting shifting patterns on the quiet roads that wind through the scattered homes and businesses. The land itself feels ancient, shaped by slow erosion and the patient work of farmers, its contours a testament to seasons past. Even the wind, when it sweeps in from the bay, seems to whisper tales of forgotten tides and the enduring spirit of this place. This corner of Northumberland County has long been tied to the rhythm of the waterways and the bounty of the land. For generations, fishing and farming have sustained its people, with the oyster beds and the fertile soil yielding their harvests. The history of Callao is etched not in grand monuments, but in the weathered wood of old farmhouses and the quiet dignity of its residents, many of whom trace their lineage back to the earliest settlers. While the economy has diversified, a connection to the traditional livelihoods remains, evident in the small marinas that dot the nearby creeks and the roadside stands offering fresh produce. The character of Callao is one of quiet resilience, a place where the past is a living presence, shaping the present with a subtle but profound influence.
Live animated radar for Callao and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Callao, Northumberland County, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 37.969298°N, 76.559677°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 22435 |
| Area Code | 540 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Callao, Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Callao, 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 Callao includes coordinates 37.969298°N, 76.559677°W, situated in Northumberland County. ZIP code 22435. Telephone area code: 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.
