Local weather forecast

Weather in Clifton, VA

Updated 2026-09-26 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 20124

Overcast
Now69°F

Overcast

High / Low70° / 55°
Rain chance36%
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

NowOvercast69°10% rain
1 PMOvercast70°11% rain
2 PMOvercast69°11% rain
3 PMOvercast69°11% rain
4 PMOvercast69°11% rain
5 PMOvercast68°11% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby65°19% rain
7 PMLight drizzle61°47% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby59°39% rain
9 PMPatchy rain nearby59°32% rain
10 PMOvercast60°29% rain
11 PMOvercast59°29% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
70° 55°Sunny
Rain 36%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
73° 58°Overcast
Rain 29%Gust 14 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
69° 59°Overcast
Rain 27%Gust 10 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like62°F
Humidity45%
Pressure29.92 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind12 mph N
Wind gusts24 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:00 AM
Sunset07:00 PM
Moonrise06:50 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour1 PM · 70°F
Coolest hour8 PM · 59°F
Highest rain chance7 PM · 47%
Strongest gusts7 PM · 29 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 47%.

Light layers should work

It feels like 62°F with winds near 12 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

69°F, 10% rain chance and 12 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 29 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 69°F, wind 12 mph, rain chance up to 47%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Clifton

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.

Clifton is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 38.78°N latitude and 77.39°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.

Clifton weather today

Overcast and 69°F in Clifton, VA. Today's high is 70°F with a 36% rain chance. Winds are around 12 mph with gusts near 24 mph. Relative humidity is 45%, pressure is 29.92 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Clifton

Sunrise is at 07:00 AM and sunset is at 07:00 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 73°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 29%.

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