Fredericksburg, Virginia Weather
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Fredericksburg weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Clear——89°52°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast——93°62°+4°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast——94°66°+1°
- SundayJun 7Light Drizzle16%—88°68°-6°
- MondayJun 8Overcast——82°60°-6°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast——81°53°-1°
- WednesdayJun 10Overcast15%—78°61°-3°
Ozone at AQI 47 now. AQI up 24 in the last 6 hours — air quality is degrading. With UV 0.1 peaking around 1 PM under partly cloudy skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 8 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 47 now. With UV 0.1 peaking around 1 PM under partly cloudy skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 8 by mid-afternoon.
- Present
- AQI 47
- UV peak
- 0.1 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- partly cloudy
- Projected peak
- AQI 8
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).
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
- Moonrise
- 4:04 AM
- Moonset
- 2:18 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Fireflies rise from the lawn
Fredericksburg at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 4°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 6 (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 5, 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 — Fredericksburg
SPC has placed Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg's warmest temperatures at around 78°F mean, while January delivers the coldest at roughly 36°F. Precipitation follows a different pattern, with July receiving the most rainfall at 4.8 inches and February seeing the least at 2.5 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 2.7″ | 6 |
| February | 38° | 2.5″ | 5 |
| March | 45° | 4.0″ | 6 |
| April | 56° | 3.4″ | 6 |
| May | 65° | 4.2″ | 9 |
| June | 74° | 3.9″ | 8 |
| July | 78° | 4.8″ | 7 |
| August | 76° | 3.0″ | 7 |
| September | 70° | 4.5″ | 6 |
| October | 58° | 3.7″ | 6 |
| November | 47° | 3.5″ | 5 |
| December | 39° | 3.2″ | 6 |
Regional context
Climate conditions in Fredericksburg fall within the warm-summer humid continental zone, placing it among nearby cities that experience similar temperature ranges, seasonal shifts, and growing conditions.
Similar climates: Arlington, VA, Alexandria, VA, Charlottesville, VA, Winchester, VA, Harrisonburg, VA.
Naturalist notes
Dogwood trees typically reach peak bloom around mid-April in Fredericksburg, coinciding with the season's final frost risk.
Wood thrushes return to local forests during late April, their flute-like songs marking the transition into Virginia's growing season.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Fredericksburg?
- Spring's final frost usually occurs around mid-April in Fredericksburg, while the first fall frost typically arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Fredericksburg?
- July stands as the wettest month, bringing approximately 4.8 inches of rain, while the city's annual total reaches roughly 43 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Fredericksburg?
- July typically records the warmest temperatures, with averages around 78°F.
- What is the coldest month in Fredericksburg?
- January usually brings the coldest conditions, averaging about 36°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Fredericksburg?
- Cool-season vegetables like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-April, but warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks longer.
- How many rainy days does Fredericksburg get?
- Rain falls on approximately 76 days per year in Fredericksburg.
- What hardiness zone is Fredericksburg?
- Fredericksburg's USDA hardiness zone depends on average minimum winter temperatures; the USDA's online zone lookup tool provides current designations by ZIP code.
Climate
Fredericksburg, Virginia experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate. January temperatures typically hover near 36°F, while July averages reach 78°F, creating a 43°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 43 inches, falling across roughly 76 rainy days throughout the year.
Weather patterns here stem from the city's latitude at 38.3°N, its proximity to large water bodies, and local elevation. These factors determine growing seasons, frost timing, and daily weather conditions.