Local weather forecast

Weather in Bristow, VA

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 20136

Sunny
Now67°F

Sunny

High / Low73° / 53°
Rain chance17%
Wind15 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

NowSunny67°2% rain
12 PMCloudy72°7% rain
1 PMOvercast73°9% rain
2 PMOvercast71°10% rain
3 PMOvercast73°10% rain
4 PMOvercast72°10% rain
5 PMOvercast70°11% rain
6 PMOvercast66°12% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby62°19% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby60°22% rain
9 PMPatchy rain nearby59°39% rain
10 PMOvercast59°27% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
73° 53°Sunny
Rain 17%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
74° 59°Overcast
Rain 28%Gust 15 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
69° 58°Overcast
Rain 31%Gust 10 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like58°F
Humidity48%
Pressure29.95 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind15 mph N
Wind gusts27 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:01 AM
Sunset07:01 PM
Moonrise06:51 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour1 PM · 73°F
Coolest hour9 PM · 59°F
Highest rain chance9 PM · 39%
Strongest gusts11 AM · 27 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 39%.

Light layers should work

It feels like 58°F with winds near 15 mph.

Best window: 5 PM

70°F, 11% rain chance and 13 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 27 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 67°F, wind 15 mph, rain chance up to 39%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Local weather characteristics in Bristow

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.

Bristow is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 38.72°N latitude and 77.54°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.

Bristow weather today

Sunny and 67°F in Bristow, VA. Today's high is 73°F with a 17% rain chance. Winds are around 15 mph with gusts near 27 mph. Relative humidity is 48%, pressure is 29.95 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Bristow

Sunrise is at 07:01 AM and sunset is at 07:01 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 74°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 28%.

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