Elkton, Virginia Weather
Elkton, 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 Elkton, Rockingham County.
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About Elkton, Virginia
Elkton lies at the confluence of the Shenandoah River's South Fork and the Rapidan River, a meeting point that has shaped its character as surely as the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. It lies 13.6 miles east-south-east of Harrisonburg, VA (from Harrisonburg, VA: bearing 102°T), and is situated 5.3 miles south of Shenandoah. The land here breathes a verdant peace, rolling gently from the riverbanks into the foothills, where dense stands of oak and pine climb towards the sky. In the early morning, a fine mist often hangs low over the water, softening the edges of the landscape and lending a hushed reverence to the dawn. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a constant reminder of the natural world that presses in on all sides. The rhythm of Elkton is that of the seasons, punctuated by the slow unfolding of agricultural life and the steady flow of the rivers. This corner of the Shenandoah Valley carries the echoes of a past deeply intertwined with agriculture and industry. For generations, the fertile land surrounding Elkton has yielded crops, with farms still dotting the landscape, their fields a patchwork of green and gold under the wide Virginia sky. Historically, the confluence of these rivers offered a strategic advantage, supporting milling operations and facilitating the movement of goods. While the larger industries have shifted over time, the spirit of enterprise remains, evident in the local businesses that serve the surrounding countryside and the quiet hum of activity that defines Elkton's everyday life. The presence of the national forest nearby invites exploration, its trails winding through ancient trees and offering glimpses of the wild beauty that continues to define this place.
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| Location | Elkton, Rockingham County, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38.407904°N, 78.623628°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 22827 |
| Area Code | 540 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Elkton, Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Elkton, 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 Elkton includes coordinates 38.407904°N, 78.623628°W, situated in Rockingham County. ZIP code 22827. 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.
