Local weather forecast

Weather in Alexandria, VA

Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 22301, 22302, 22303, 22304 + more

Cloudy
Now60°F

Cloudy

High / Low64° / 57°
Rain chance70%
Wind12 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 2:35AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 7:45AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowCloudy60°11% rain
10 AMOvercast62°14% rain
11 AMOvercast62°13% rain
12 PMOvercast63°12% rain
1 PMOvercast64°12% rain
2 PMOvercast64°12% rain
3 PMLight rain61°51% rain
4 PMLight drizzle57°69% rain
5 PMLight rain57°68% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby57°42% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby58°40% rain
8 PMLight drizzle57°60% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
64° 57°Overcast
Rain 70%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
63° 57°Overcast
Rain 79%Gust 13 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
66° 58°Overcast
Rain 33%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like52°F
Humidity57%
Pressure29.92 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind12 mph NNW
Wind gusts30 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:59 AM
Sunset06:59 PM
Moonrise06:49 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour2 PM · 64°F
Coolest hour10 PM · 57°F
Highest rain chance9 PM · 72%
Strongest gusts7 PM · 33 mph
Recent change

Today vs yesterday in Alexandria

Forecast high64°F -10°
Forecast low57°F +4°
Rain chance70% +70 pts
YesterdayOvercast
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 69% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 52°F with winds near 12 mph.

Best window: 2 PM

64°F, 12% rain chance and 11 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 33 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 60°F, wind 12 mph, rain chance up to 69%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Alexandria

Virginia ranges from Atlantic coastal plain to Appalachian highlands. Summers are generally warm and humid, while mountain areas are cooler and winter conditions vary substantially statewide.

Alexandria is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 38.80°N latitude and 77.05°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Alexandria weather today

Cloudy and 60°F in Alexandria, VA. Today's high is 64°F with a 70% rain chance. Winds are around 12 mph with gusts near 30 mph. Relative humidity is 57%, pressure is 29.92 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Alexandria

Sunrise is at 06:59 AM and sunset is at 06:59 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 63°F and a low near 57°F. The maximum rain chance is 79%.

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