Lake Barcroft, Virginia Weather
Lake Barcroft, 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 for Lake Barcroft, Fairfax County.
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About Lake Barcroft, Virginia
Lake Barcroft unfolds as a verdant expanse, its namesake body of water a shimmering jewel reflecting the ever-changing Virginia sky. It lies 2.5 miles east-north-east of Annandale, VA (from Annandale, VA: bearing 61°T), and is situated 7.2 miles west-south-west of Washington. Rolling hills, softened by decades of suburban growth, cradle the lake, their slopes adorned with a mosaic of mature trees – oaks, maples, and pines that rustle secrets on the breeze. The air here carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil and sun-warmed pine needles, particularly potent after a summer rain. Along the shoreline, modest homes with their manicured lawns reach towards the water, their decks and patios offering intimate glimpses of the tranquil surface. The terrain is a gentle undulation, a subtle rise and fall that guides the eye through the leafy canopies and towards the open water, where dragonflies, iridescent as stained glass, hover and dart. The history of Lake Barcroft is entwined with the post-war suburban boom, a period when this area transformed from agricultural land into a desirable residential retreat. Developers envisioned a community centered around recreation, and the creation of the lake itself was a testament to that ambition, providing a focal point for leisure and neighborly gatherings. The local economy, once rooted in the surrounding farmlands, has long since shifted, now predominantly driven by the service sector and the daily commutes of its residents to the broader Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Yet, a distinct character persists, a quiet pride in this self-contained enclave. The community’s identity is deeply tied to its shared waters, with summer evenings often punctuated by the cheerful splash of swimmers and the distant laughter of families enjoying picnics on the communal beach.
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| Location | Lake Barcroft, Fairfax County, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38.84789°N, 77.155813°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 22044 |
| Area Code | 571, 703 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lake Barcroft, Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lake Barcroft, 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 Lake Barcroft includes coordinates 38.847890°N, 77.155813°W, situated in Fairfax County. ZIP code 22044. 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.
