Alexandria, Virginia Weather
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Alexandria weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Overcast——91°57°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast——95°63°+4°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast23%—96°69°+1°
- SundayJun 7Light Showers23%—89°67°-7°
- MondayJun 8Overcast——84°64°-5°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast——87°56°+3°
- WednesdayJun 10Overcast——93°61°+6°
Ozone at AQI 100 now. AQI up 14 over the last 6 hours (gradual rise). With UV 8.3 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 111 by mid-afternoon.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 100 now. With UV 8.3 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 111 by mid-afternoon.
- Present
- AQI 100
- UV peak
- 8.3 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- clear
- Projected peak
- AQI 111
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 3:32 AM
- Moonset
- 1:11 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Fireflies rise from the lawn
Alexandria at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 13°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 9 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Alexandria
SPC has placed Alexandria in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms day after tomorrow.
- TODAYNONENo severe risk
- TOMORROWNONENo severe risk
- DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Alexandria's warmest temperatures (~81°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~38°F). Rainfall reaches its peak in July (4.3 inches) and drops to its lowest point in February (2.6 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 2.9″ | 6 |
| February | 40° | 2.6″ | 5 |
| March | 48° | 3.5″ | 7 |
| April | 58° | 3.2″ | 6 |
| May | 67° | 3.9″ | 7 |
| June | 76° | 4.2″ | 7 |
| July | 81° | 4.3″ | 7 |
| August | 79° | 3.3″ | 6 |
| September | 72° | 3.9″ | 6 |
| October | 61° | 3.7″ | 5 |
| November | 50° | 2.9″ | 5 |
| December | 42° | 3.4″ | 6 |
Regional context
Alexandria falls within a warm-summer humid continental climate region. This classification links the city with nearby areas that share similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions.
Similar climates: Arlington, VA, Fredericksburg, VA, Charlottesville, VA, Winchester, VA, Harrisonburg, VA.
Naturalist notes
Cherry trees along the Potomac begin their bloom cycle in late March to early April, marking spring's arrival.
American robins return from their southern wintering grounds in mid-March, their songs filling Alexandria's neighborhoods.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Alexandria?
- Alexandria's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Alexandria?
- July is the wettest month with about 4.3 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 42 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Alexandria?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 81°F.
- What is the coldest month in Alexandria?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 38°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Alexandria?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Alexandria get?
- Alexandria averages about 72 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Alexandria?
- Alexandria's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Alexandria, Virginia experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January temperatures typically hover near 38°F while July averages 81°F, creating a 44°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Alexandria receives about 42 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 72 rainy days.
Several factors determine the rhythm of each year: latitude (38.8°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These elements shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.