Lake Ridge, Virginia Weather
Lake Ridge, 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 Ridge, Prince William County.
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About Lake Ridge, Virginia
Lake Ridge unfurls across a landscape of gentle slopes and verdant woodlands, its character shaped by the broad, sweeping curves of the Occoquan Reservoir. It lies 3.3 miles north-west of Woodbridge, VA (from Woodbridge, VA: bearing 308°T), and is situated 3.6 miles north-north-east of Dale City. Here, the air often carries the faint, clean scent of pine and damp earth, a subtle perfume that clings to the afternoons, especially after a summer shower. The terrain, a pleasing undulation of hills, offers glimpses of water through the trees, a constant, shimmering presence that defines the horizon and lends a certain serenity to the everyday. Sunlight, diffused by the thick canopy of deciduous trees in summer and the starker branches in winter, paints shifting patterns on the winding roads and well-kept lawns. The history of Lake Ridge is deeply intertwined with the development of Northern Virginia, a story of suburban growth that blossomed in the latter half of the 20th century, drawing families seeking proximity to Washington D.C. while embracing a more tranquil existence. Its economy, once perhaps reliant on agriculture and the nearby industries of the Potomac, now centers on commerce and services, catering to its substantial resident population. The reservoir itself, a vital source of water and a hub for recreational pursuits, is a defining feature, offering opportunities for boating and fishing that punctuate the local leisure. Lake Ridge, in its embrace of this natural amenity, fosters a lifestyle where the rhythms of nature and suburban convenience find a unique and harmonious balance.
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| Location | Lake Ridge, Prince William County, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38.687894°N, 77.297762°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 22192 |
| Area Code | 703, 571 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lake Ridge, Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lake Ridge, 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 Ridge includes coordinates 38.687894°N, 77.297762°W, situated in Prince William County. ZIP code 22192. Telephone area code: 703, 571. 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.
