Roanoke, Virginia Weather
Roanoke, 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 Roanoke, Roanoke (city).
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Roanoke. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Roanoke is published on the Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (KROA) page, 7 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. 4 airfields within reach of Roanoke 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 Roanoke: Smith Mountain Lake Airport (KW91) 36 km · Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport (KBCB) 42 km · New London Airport (KW90) 54 km
Conditions reported at KROA describe the airfield itself. Weather 7 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Roanoke specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia, finds its character shaped by the embrace of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a dramatic geographical setting that influences its very being. It lies 4.9 miles north-east of Cave Spring, VA (from Cave Spring, VA: bearing 53°T), and is situated 6.4 miles east-south-east of Salem. Nestled within a broad valley, the city benefits from the fertile lands that have long supported agriculture, while the nearby Roanoke River has historically served as a vital artery for trade and transport. Its origins are tied to the expansion of the railroad, which brought industry and a surge of population, transforming it from a modest settlement into a significant regional hub. This industrial past, particularly in rail car manufacturing, has left a lasting imprint on the city's economic landscape, though it has diversified considerably, embracing technology and service sectors alongside its manufacturing roots. The air here, especially in autumn, often carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, a reminder of the surrounding natural beauty. The cultural fabric of Roanoke is a rich blend of Appalachian heritage and modern dynamism, expressed in a friendly, down-to-earth demeanor. The Taubman Museum of Art, with its striking modern architecture, stands as a beacon of creative expression, while the historic Grand Roanoke Theatre whispers tales of a bygone era. For those drawn to higher learning, Roanoke College and Radford University are significant institutions, fostering intellectual growth within the region. While professional sports teams might not dominate national headlines, a strong local pride often rallies around collegiate athletics and community teams. The annual Roanoke Festival in the Blue Ridge, celebrating local music and crafts, provides a vibrant glimpse into the city's enduring spirit. It is this confluence of natural grandeur and human endeavor that defines Roanoke.
Live animated radar for Roanoke 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 | Roanoke, Roanoke (city), Virginia |
| Coordinates | 37.27097°N, 79.941427°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 24011, 24019, 24050, 24023, 24018 |
| Area Code | 540 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Roanoke, Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Roanoke, 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 Roanoke includes coordinates 37.270970°N, 79.941427°W, situated in Roanoke (city). ZIP code 24011, 24019, 24050, 24023, 24018. 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. 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.
