Marion, Virginia Weather
Marion, 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 Marion, Smyth County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Marion.
About Marion, Virginia
Marion rests in a valley cradled by the ancient, blue-hazed shoulders of the Appalachian Mountains. It lies 40.8 miles east-north-east of Bristol, TN (from Bristol, TN: bearing 66°T), and is situated 9.6 miles east-north-east of Chilhowie. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness that hints at the elevation, a clean, cool breath drawn from pine-scented slopes and limestone-rich earth. The landscape unfolds in a tapestry of rolling farmlands, where emerald pastures give way to the deeper greens of hardwood forests, all under a sky that often stretches in vast, unbroken expanses, punctuated by the dramatic sweep of storm clouds or the soft, diffused glow of a sun setting behind the western ridges. The South Fork of the Holston River, a ribbon of silver, winds its way through the valley, its gentle murmur a constant, soothing presence. The story of Marion is intertwined with the pioneering spirit of those who first sought its fertile valleys, a legacy evident in the sturdy, sometimes weathered, architecture that speaks of generations of resilience. Historically, agriculture has been the lifeblood of Marion, with tobacco and livestock shaping the rhythm of its days for centuries, a tradition that still echoes in the surrounding countryside. More recently, the manufacturing sector has added a different cadence to its economy, providing employment and a steady hum of industry. Today, Marion is also known for its vibrant arts scene, particularly its connection to the internationally recognized Barter Theatre, a testament to the enduring power of culture in this Appalachian haven, drawing visitors who seek both natural beauty and the captivating drama of the stage.
Live animated radar for Marion 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.
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| Location | Marion, Smyth County, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 36.834838°N, 81.514837°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 24354 |
| Area Code | 276 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Marion, Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Marion, 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 Marion includes coordinates 36.834838°N, 81.514837°W, situated in Smyth County. ZIP code 24354. 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. 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.
