Fairfax, VA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions (22030)
Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station
Feels Like 63°F
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Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station
Feels Like 63°F
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Point Forecast at a Glance
7-Day Temperature Trend
Week Ahead Summary
High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 55°F to 62°F. Some rain possible with at least 2 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.
Climate Context
This week's forecast shows temperatures running 9°F below the historical average for October. Normal highs for this period are around 67°F with lows around 47°F.
This Date in Weather History
1843 - "Indian Summer" was routed by cold and snow that brought sleighing from the Poconos to Vermont. A foot of snow blanketed Haverhill NH and Newberry VT, and 18 to 24 inches were reported in some of the higher elevations. Snow stayed on the ground until the next spring.
More on this and other weather history
Fairfax 7 Day Weather Forecast Details
Thursday Oct 23
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Night: Clear, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Oct 24
Day: Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Saturday Oct 25
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday Oct 26
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday Oct 27
Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday Oct 28
Day: A slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Oct 29
Day: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sun & Moon Monthly
Sunrise 7:28 AM
Sunset 6:21 PM
Last Light 6:48 PM
Moonset 7:09 PM
Contiguous United States Extremes
Wed's High Temperature
97 at 7 Miles East-southeast Of Hidalgo, TX and 2 Miles North-northeast Of La Puerto, TX
Thu's Low Temperature
18 at 20 Miles South-southeast Of Harrison, NE
Weather Folklore
When fish break water and bite eagerly, expect rain.
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About Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax ( FAIR-faks) is an independent city in Virginia and the county seat of Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 24,146.
Fairfax is part of both the Washington metropolitan area and Northern Virginia regions. It is located 14 miles (23 km) west of Washington, D.C. Fairfax is served by Washington Metro's Orange Line through its Vienna station, which is a mile northeast of Fairfax. CUE Bus, Metrobus, and Fairfax Connector (Monday-Saturday) operate in Fairfax, and Virginia Railway Express's Burke Centre station is located three miles southeast of Fairfax.
George Mason University, located in unincorporated Fairfax County along Fairfax's southern border, is the largest public university in Virginia with 40,185 students as of 2023.
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