Clifton, Virginia Weather
Clifton, 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 Clifton, Fairfax County.
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About Clifton, Virginia
Clifton sits amidst a landscape where the rolling Virginia Piedmont begins to assert its gentle, wooded character. It lies 4.7 miles south-south-east of Centreville, VA (from Centreville, VA: bearing 151°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north-west of Lake Ridge. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, not dramatic peaks or deep valleys, but a soft, yielding topography that encourages the slow meandering of creeks and the broad sweep of fields. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching like ancient arms, create a verdant canopy that filters the sunlight into shifting patterns on the forest floor, a dappled illumination that seems to hold a quiet, contemplative spirit. The air, particularly in the humid embrace of summer, carries the rich scent of damp earth and blooming honeysuckle, a perfume that speaks of the verdant, fertile land. Even the sky above Clifton seems to possess a particular depth, a vast canvas where clouds drift with a stately, unhurried grace. This is a place where history is not loudly proclaimed but whispered in the enduring character of the land and the enduring spirit of its people. Clifton’s origins are intertwined with the agricultural heritage of Northern Virginia, a legacy that still echoes in the preserved farmsteads and the quietude of its rural outskirts. The local economy, while diversified, retains a connection to the land, with small businesses and a pace of life that values community and a certain groundedness. The railroad, once a vital artery, has left its mark, its old tracks now often repurposed for scenic walking paths, a gentle reminder of past connections and a testament to the enduring appeal of this particular corner of Fairfax County. Clifton’s distinctiveness lies not in grand monuments but in the subtle harmony between its natural beauty and the quiet dignity of its human habitation.
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| Location | Clifton, Fairfax County, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38.780114°N, 77.386654°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 24609, 20124 |
| Area Code | 571, 703 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Clifton, Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Clifton, 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 Clifton includes coordinates 38.780114°N, 77.386654°W, situated in Fairfax County. ZIP code 24609, 20124. Telephone area code: 571, 703. 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.
