Chincoteague, Virginia Weather
Chincoteague, 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 Chincoteague, Accomack County.
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About Chincoteague, Virginia
Chincoteague is a barrier island town where the salt spray kisses the air and the rhythm of the tides dictates the day. It lies 15.9 miles south of Worcester, MD (from Worcester, MD: bearing 169°T), and is situated 4.6 miles south-south-east of Captains Cove. The landscape here is a low-lying, sandy expanse, a delicate balance between the Atlantic's restless churn and the sheltered waters of the Assateague Bay. Marsh grasses, a vibrant, almost aggressive green in the summer sun, fringe the inland waterways, their feathery tops swaying in the persistent breeze that carries the briny scent of the ocean and the earthy musk of the tidal flats. The houses, often painted in cheerful, weather-beaten hues, huddle together against the elements, their porches inviting a pause to watch the gulls wheel overhead or the distant shimmer of the ocean horizon. Even the light seems to have a peculiar softness, especially as dusk gathers, casting a pearlescent glow over the weathered clapboard and the glassy surfaces of the bay, making the familiar seem newly observed. The history of Chincoteague is inextricably linked to the sea, its economy once fueled by the bounty of oysters, clams, and a thriving fishing fleet that brought its catches to market. Generations have made their living from these waters, a tradition that continues to shape the character of the island, evident in the working boats moored in the harbor and the casual conversations that often turn to the latest catch. Beyond its maritime heritage, Chincoteague is famously known for the wild ponies that roam the adjacent Assateague Island National Seashore, a distinctive attraction that draws visitors from far and wide to witness these hardy creatures against the backdrop of windswept dunes and sea oats. The island's past also whispers of a more isolated existence, a self-reliance forged by its geographical isolation, which has, in turn, fostered a strong sense of local identity and a welcoming, if sometimes reserved, hospitality.
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| Location | Chincoteague, Accomack County, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 37.933179°N, 75.378809°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 23336 |
| Area Code | 757 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Chincoteague, Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Chincoteague, 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 Chincoteague includes coordinates 37.933179°N, 75.378809°W, situated in Accomack County. ZIP code 23336. Telephone area code: 757. 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.
