Shannondale, West Virginia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Shannondale, Jefferson County.
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Shannondale rests in a fold of Jefferson County where the land begins its slow, deliberate rise toward the Blue Ridge Mountains. It lies 14.8 miles west-north-west of Leesburg, VA (from Leesburg, VA: bearing 298°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-west of Purcellville. Rolling hills, patched with emerald fields and the darker, more settled green of mature woodlands, define the immediate landscape, their contours softened by the persistent, humid air that often carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke. The Shenandoah River, a broad, often placid ribbon of pewter-grey water, forms a significant boundary, its banks a mix of rocky outcrops and gentle slopes where sycamores and willows find purchase. In the quiet of late afternoon, the sunlight, filtered through a haze that softens its edges, paints the western faces of these hills in hues of ochre and rose, lending a transient warmth to the enduring permanence of the terrain. The history of Shannondale is inextricably linked to the fertile lands and the river that have sustained it for generations. Once part of a larger agricultural domain, its economy has historically been tied to the bounty of its soil, with crops like corn and tobacco having played significant roles in its past. While farming remains a cornerstone, the character of Shannondale has evolved, with a growing appreciation for its scenic beauty and proximity to natural attractions drawing a different kind of life. Small businesses, often family-run, cater to the needs of the residents and the occasional visitor, their storefronts reflecting a quiet resilience. The rhythm of life here is measured, punctuated by the changing seasons and the predictable flow of the Shenandoah, a constant reminder of the forces that have shaped this corner of West Virginia.
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| Location | Shannondale, Jefferson County, West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 39.217047°N, 77.807494°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 25425 |
| Area Code | 304 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Shannondale, West 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 Shannondale includes coordinates 39.217047°N, 77.807494°W, situated in Jefferson County. ZIP code 25425. Telephone area code: 304. 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.