Local weather forecast

Weather in Stafford, VA

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 22554, 22556

Sunny
Now64°F

Sunny

High / Low74° / 55°
Rain chance36%
Wind14 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 3:18AM EDT until September 28 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low lying areas due to tidal flooding. * WHERE...Shoreline in Charles and King George Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday, especially around the time of high tide. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, water reaches yards near Cobb Island and docks near Dahlgren. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides one and a half to two feet above normal. The next high tides at Goose Bay are 4:15 AM and 4:29 PM. The next high tides at Dahlgren are 3:17 PM and 3:35 AM.

Safety instructions

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny64°2% rain
11 AMSunny68°2% rain
12 PMSunny71°2% rain
1 PMCloudy74°8% rain
2 PMOvercast73°9% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy72°5% rain
4 PMCloudy73°8% rain
5 PMOvercast70°10% rain
6 PMOvercast67°12% rain
7 PMOvercast64°13% rain
8 PMOvercast62°17% rain
9 PMLight drizzle59°62% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
74° 55°Sunny
Rain 36%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
75° 61°Overcast
Rain 14%Gust 14 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
68° 57°Overcast
Rain 58%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like55°F
Humidity52%
Pressure29.95 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind14 mph NNW
Wind gusts30 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:01 AM
Sunset07:00 PM
Moonrise06:51 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour1 PM · 74°F
Coolest hour10 PM · 59°F
Highest rain chance9 PM · 62%
Strongest gusts10 AM · 30 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 62% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 55°F with winds near 14 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

71°F, 2% rain chance and 14 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 30 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 64°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 62%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Local weather characteristics in Stafford

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.

Stafford is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 38.42°N latitude and 77.41°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.

Stafford weather today

Sunny and 64°F in Stafford, VA. Today's high is 74°F with a 36% rain chance. Winds are around 14 mph with gusts near 30 mph. Relative humidity is 52%, pressure is 29.95 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Stafford

Sunrise is at 07:01 AM and sunset is at 07:00 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 75°F and a low near 61°F. The maximum rain chance is 14%.

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