Woodlawn, Virginia Weather
Woodlawn, 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 Woodlawn, Fairfax County.
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About Woodlawn, Virginia
Woodlawn unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the verdant tapestry of mature trees, predominantly oaks and maples, casts a dappled shade over the winding roads. It lies 5.8 miles south-south-east of Springfield, VA (from Springfield, VA: bearing 150°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-west of Alexandria. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy sweetness, a blend of damp soil and the subtle perfume of distant honeysuckle, a sensory whisper that clings to the humid Virginia air. Here, the sky often seems a vast, pale blue canvas, occasionally brushed with wisps of cloud, above homes that sit back from the road, their porches inviting quiet contemplation. The land itself breathes with a subtle resilience, a character shaped by the slow, deliberate passage of seasons rather than dramatic upheaval, giving Woodlawn a peaceful, almost pastoral demeanor. Historically, this region was part of the agricultural heartland of Northern Virginia, its fertile soil yielding crops that once sustained families and contributed to the local economy. While the agricultural roots remain, Woodlawn has gracefully evolved, embracing its role as a vibrant residential enclave within the broader Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Its proximity to the nation's capital has influenced its development, attracting a diverse population drawn to its blend of suburban tranquility and accessible urban amenities. The legacy of its past can still be felt in the enduring charm of older homes and the quiet dignity of its established neighborhoods, a subtle echo of earlier times in the rhythm of modern life.
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| Location | Woodlawn, Fairfax County, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38.716782°N, 77.132757°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 24153, 24381, 22405, 22309 |
| Area Code | 540, 703, 571 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Woodlawn, Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Woodlawn, 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 Woodlawn includes coordinates 38.716782°N, 77.132757°W, situated in Fairfax County. ZIP code 24153, 24381, 22405, 22309. Telephone area code: 540, 703, 571. 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.
