Lake of the Woods, Virginia Weather
Lake of the Woods, 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 of the Woods, Orange County.
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About Lake of the Woods, Virginia
Lake of the Woods in Orange County, Virginia, is a place where the land unfurls in a gentle, undulating embrace. It lies 16.4 miles west of Fredericksburg, VA (from Fredericksburg, VA: bearing 278°T), and is situated 2.7 miles north-west of Lake Wilderness. The terrain here is a mosaic of mature hardwood forests, their canopies a deep, resonant green that softens the sharp edges of the sky, interspersed with open fields that hint at past cultivation. Creeks, often appearing as slivers of mirrored water, thread their way through the landscape, feeding into the larger, placid expanse of the lake itself. This central body of water, the heart of Lake of the Woods, reflects the shifting moods of the heavens, from the crisp blues of midday to the bruised purples and oranges of twilight. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil and decaying leaves, a subtle perfume that speaks of constant renewal. The history of this stretch of Virginia is deeply rooted in agricultural rhythms, the land having been cleared and worked for generations. While farming remains a presence, the character of Lake of the Woods has evolved, particularly with the development of its namesake lake as a recreational hub. The local economy now draws strength from those who seek respite by its shores, from the seasonal visitors to the year-round residents who appreciate the quietude and the connection to nature. It’s a place where the past whispers in the rustle of leaves and the present unfolds at a pace dictated by the sun’s arc and the gentle lapping of water against the shore, a distinct departure from the hurried pulse of more urban centers.
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| Location | Lake of the Woods, Orange County, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38.3343°N, 77.7599°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 22508 |
| Area Code | 540 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lake of the Woods, Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lake of the Woods, 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 of the Woods includes coordinates 38.334300°N, 77.759900°W, situated in Orange County. ZIP code 22508. 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.
