Lynchburg, Virginia Weather
Lynchburg, Virginia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Lynchburg, Lynchburg (city).
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Lynchburg. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Lynchburg is published on the Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (KLYH) page, 11 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 3 airfields within reach of Lynchburg have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Lynchburg: New London Airport (KW90) 23 km · Smith Mountain Lake Airport (KW91) 52 km
Conditions reported at KLYH describe the airfield itself. Weather 11 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Lynchburg specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg unfolds along the banks of the James River, a landscape shaped by the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It lies 45.0 miles east-north-east of Roanoke, VA (from Roanoke, VA: bearing 77°T), and is situated 8.8 miles east-north-east of Forest. The city's early prosperity was intrinsically linked to its strategic position as a transportation hub, first by river and later by rail, facilitating the movement of agricultural goods and manufactured wares. This historical advantage fostered a spirit of enterprise that continues to define Lynchburg's economy, with sectors like healthcare, education, and advanced manufacturing forming its modern backbone. The very air here seems to carry the scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the verdant embrace of the surrounding countryside, a beauty that has weathered centuries of change and growth. The cultural character of Lynchburg is a blend of Southern hospitality and a quiet, determined pragmatism. The grand facade of the Academy of Fine Arts, alongside the more modest, enduring structures of its historic districts, offers glimpses into its artistic and architectural heritage. Notable landmarks like the Blackwater Creek Trail provide serene escapes, reflecting a community that values both its natural setting and its recreational opportunities. Lynchburg is also home to esteemed educational institutions such as the University of Lynchburg and Randolph College, drawing students and scholars who contribute to the city's intellectual vibrancy. While the city may not boast professional sports dynasties, a strong collegiate athletic presence thrives, and the annual Lynchburg Beer & Wine Festival draws crowds eager to celebrate local flavors. The enduring presence of figures like the revered educator and civil rights advocate, Dr. John M. Gandy, speaks to a legacy of leadership and community service that resonates deeply within Lynchburg.
Live animated radar for Lynchburg and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Lynchburg, Lynchburg (city), Virginia |
| Coordinates | 37.413754°N, 79.142246°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 24504, 24515, 24513, 24501, 24502 |
| Area Code | 276 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lynchburg, Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lynchburg, Virginia, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Lynchburg includes coordinates 37.413754°N, 79.142246°W, situated in Lynchburg (city). ZIP code 24504, 24515, 24513, 24501, 24502. Telephone area code: 276. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. 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.
