Selma, Virginia Weather
Selma, Virginia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tides and marine conditions for Selma, Alleghany County.
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About Selma, Virginia
Selma lies cradled by the rolling Alleghenies, where the land breaks into steep, forested slopes and narrow, fertile valleys. It lies 37.2 miles north-north-east of Salem, VA (from Salem, VA: bearing 18°T), and is situated 8.0 miles east of Covington. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a clean, wild fragrance that clings to the skin long after you've passed through. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy of oak and maple, dappling the winding roads that snake between the hills, revealing glimpses of weathered farmhouses and fields of emerald green. The sheer, unvarnished beauty of the terrain is undeniable, a quiet strength in the way the mountains shoulder the sky, their peaks softened by distance and a perpetual haze. The story of Selma is one of resilience, deeply entwined with the rhythm of the land and the resources it has yielded. For generations, farming has been the bedrock of this place, with families coaxing sustenance from the rich soil, raising cattle and cultivating crops that thrive in the mountain climate. The nearby Jackson River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, has always been a vital artery, providing not only a source of life but also a gentle murmur that underscores the quietude of daily existence. Though industry has ebbed and flowed through the region, a persistent spirit of self-reliance remains, a quiet pride in the hard-won independence of a life lived close to the earth.
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| Location | Selma, Alleghany County, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 37.806516°N, 79.848107°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 24401, 24474 |
| Area Code | 540 |
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Selma, Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Selma, Virginia, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, aviation weather (METAR/TAF), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and tide data for coastal localities, and soil temperature and crop weather for agricultural areas. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Selma includes coordinates 37.806516°N, 79.848107°W, situated in Alleghany County. ZIP code 24401, 24474. 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 provided by the FAA Aviation Weather Center. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
