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Fredericksburg, Virginia Weather

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Fredericksburg weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Fredericksburg, VA
Sunday, July 5 at 6:14 AM
70
°
Partly Cloudy
Feels like
77°
Humidity
93%
Wind
2 mph
Sunrise
1:52 AM
Sunset
4:36 PM
Fredericksburg, VA
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastFredericksburg, VA: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 70 to 96 degrees Fahrenheit with a 58% chance of precipitation at 10 PM.
L 70°H 96°
Fredericksburg, VA
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 5
    Drizzle
    58%
    0.04″
    96°70°—
  2. Monday
    Jul 6
    Heavy Rain
    80%
    0.30″
    91°73°-5°
  3. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Showers
    68%
    0.05″
    81°71°-10°
  4. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Light Showers
    61%
    0.09″
    72°69°-9°
  5. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Light Drizzle
    32%
    —
    91°69°+19°
  6. Friday
    Jul 10
    Drizzle
    38%
    —
    90°72°-1°
  7. Saturday
    Jul 11
    Overcast
    32%
    —
    89°70°-1°
Fredericksburg, VA
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°65°85°105°6a12p6p12anow 70°high 96°low 70°PRECIP %
Fredericksburg, VA
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
ENE
067° · veering 126°
Direction
ENE
067°
Sustained
2
mph
Gust
4
mph
Peak 24h
37
avg 5
Beaufort · 1 · LIGHT AIR
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 5 · pk 37 @ 6:00p
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 173SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
A whisper of wind — leaves barely shift on the trees.
Fredericksburg, VA
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1008.2
-0.2 mb in 3h · steady · 29.77 inHg
Now
1008.2
mb
3h
-0.2
mb
12h
+0.5
mb
24h
-1.4
mb
Regime · RAIN
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1007–1011
1000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1010.51007.11008.2
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Damp, unsettled regime — wet weather lingers nearby.
Fredericksburg, VA
Air quality
46
AQI
Good
→-3 in 6h

AQI 46 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). PM2.5 at 11.9 µg/m³ (AQI 56) with a 0.95 fine-to-coarse ratio and 2 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
11.9μg/m³
PM 10Good
13μg/m³
NO₂Good
10μg/m³
OzoneGood
39μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 11.9 µg/m³ (AQI 56) with a 0.95 fine-to-coarse ratio and 2 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.95
Wind
calm
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke

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).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUN7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Fredericksburg, VA
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
77%
MOSTLY CLOUDY
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
24.9mi
UNLIMITED
115 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
10:14 UTC · Fredericksburg, VA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
10:14 UTC · Fredericksburg, VA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Fredericksburg, VA
Satellite · infrared · animated
Fredericksburg, VA
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Fredericksburg, VA
Almanac · Sunday, July 5
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
5:21 AM
Sunrise
1:52 AM
Daylight
14h 44m
Sunset
4:36 PM
Civil dusk
9:09 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Fredericksburg, VA
The moon
Waning Gibbous
74% illuminated
Moonrise
11:26 PM
Moonset
11:20 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Fredericksburg, VA
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

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Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

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Fredericksburg at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 3°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: April 6 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

ZIP codes: 22401, 22405, 22406, 22407, 22408

15-Day Forecast — Fredericksburg

  1. Sun96°70°58%
  2. Mon91°73°80%
  3. Tue81°71°68%
  4. Wed72°69°61%
  5. Thu91°69°32%
  6. Fri90°72°38%
  7. Sat89°70°32%
  8. Sun84°70°25%
  9. Mon86°70°22%
  10. Tue81°66°13%
  11. Wed90°67°16%
  12. Thu96°68°25%
  13. Fri91°70°23%
  14. Sat89°69°29%
  15. Sun93°68°32%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Live wind & temperature near Fredericksburg

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 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 Slight Risk category for severe thunderstorms today.

  • TODAYSLGTSlight Risk
  • TOMORROWMRGLMarginal Risk
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Scattered severe storms possible. A few tornadoes, hail, and damaging wind gusts possible.

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.

January 1–5: The year turns in silence.January 6–10: Ice thickens on still water.January 11–15: Shortest shadows lengthen.January 16–20: Pheasants begin to call.January 21–25: Springs begin to thaw.January 26–31: Chickadees announce dawn.February 1–5: East wind softens the frost.February 6–10: Sap begins to rise.February 11–15: First snowdrops appear.February 16–20: Red-winged blackbirds return.February 21–25: Rain begins to replace snow.February 26–28: Skunk cabbage pushes through ice.March 1–5: Ice withdraws from the reservoir.March 6–10: Crocuses open to weak sun.March 11–15: Peepers call from the marsh.March 16–20: Woodcocks spiral at dusk.March 21–25: Equinox — light overtakes dark.March 26–31: Forsythia opens along the fences.April 1–5: Cherry blossoms drift like snow.April 6–10: Warblers appear in the understory.April 11–15: Magnolias bloom and fall in a day.April 16–20: Dogwoods float above the forest.April 21–25: Lilacs perfume the evening.April 26–30: Last frost releases the garden.May 1–5: Warblers flood the Ramble.May 6–10: Tulip poplars light their candles.May 11–15: Shad run up the rivers.May 16–20: Roses open along the stoops.May 21–25: Firefly scouts appear at dusk.May 26–31: Strawberries ripen in the sun.June 1–5: Fireflies rise from the lawn.June 6–10: Elderflowers open in hedgerows.June 11–15: Solstice approaches — longest light.June 16–20: Honeysuckle sweetens the night.June 21–25: Solstice — the sun stands still.June 26–30: Lightning bugs drift through oaks.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the afternoon.July 6–10: Queen Anne's lace lines the roads.July 11–15: Thunder builds each afternoon.July 16–20: Corn reaches for the tassels.July 21–25: Dog days settle in the haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their chorus.August 1–5: Night falls a minute earlier.August 6–10: Sunflowers face the morning.August 11–15: Goldenrod begins to bloom.August 16–20: Crickets pulse through warm nights.August 21–25: First cool morning surprises.August 26–31: Monarchs stage for flight.September 1–5: School buses reappear.September 6–10: Asters purple the roadsides.September 11–15: Hawk migration over the Hudson.September 16–20: Equinox — dark overtakes light.September 21–25: Apples hang heavy on the branch.September 26–30: Geese begin to chevron south.October 1–5: Witch hazel blooms as others fade.October 6–10: Maples begin to blaze.October 11–15: Frost paints the garden black.October 16–20: Oaks turn bronze and russet.October 21–25: Leaves rattle down the gutters.October 26–31: Clocks fall back — dusk at five.November 1–5: Ginkgos drop overnight.November 6–10: Last leaves cling stubbornly.November 11–15: Juncos arrive from the north.November 16–20: Bare branches reveal the sky.November 21–25: First flurries dust the rooftops.November 26–30: Woodsmoke curls through the block.December 1–5: Darkness settles before dinner.December 6–10: Holly and winterberry persist.December 11–15: Shortest day approaches.December 16–20: Ice begins to form at the edges.December 21–25: Solstice — the sun begins return.December 26–31: The year turns in silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

Annual cicada buzz begins, peaking in the heat of the day.

Day 186 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
March——
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Maylettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Julytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashtomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Septemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
November——
December——

A year in weather

The year in Fredericksburg tops out in July (~78°F) and dips lowest in January (~36°F), with July wettest at 4.8 inches and February driest at 2.5 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January36°2.7″6
February38°2.5″5
March45°4.0″6
April56°3.4″6
May65°4.2″9
June74°3.9″8
July78°4.8″7
August76°3.0″7
September70°4.5″6
October58°3.7″6
November47°3.5″5
December39°3.2″6

Regional context

Per NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, Fredericksburg runs from a 36°F January mean to 78°F in July, a 43°F seasonal spread, with near 43.4 inches of precipitation across about 76 wet days.

No season owns Fredericksburg's rain: July reaches 4.8 inches across 6.5 days and February keeps 2.5 inches on 4.9, an even spread through Fredericksburg's year. It is a balanced pattern Fredericksburg shares with places like Falmouth, VA, Southern Gateway, VA and Passapatanzy, VA.

Fredericksburg reaches its last hard frost near mid-April; that is the cue for peas, lettuce, spinach, and radishes. Fredericksburg's heat-lovers — tomatoes, peppers, squash — hold off until Fredericksburg's frost risk clears, 10-14 days on. By mid-November, frost is back in Fredericksburg — protect or harvest anything tender. Fredericksburg's low ground holds frost later into spring than Fredericksburg's benches, which run 3-5 days ahead.

Similar climates: Falmouth, VA, Southern Gateway, VA, Passapatanzy, VA, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA, Stafford Courthouse, 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?
Fredericksburg's last spring frost lands near mid-April, and in Fredericksburg the first fall frost follows around mid-November.
What is the rainy season in Fredericksburg?
Rainfall in Fredericksburg peaks in July near 4.8 inches, out of about 43 inches annually.
What is the warmest month in Fredericksburg?
On average July tops the year in Fredericksburg at about 78°F.
What is the coldest month in Fredericksburg?
The coldest stretch in Fredericksburg falls in January, around 36°F on average.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Fredericksburg?
Around mid-April, start frost-hardy crops in Fredericksburg; tomatoes and basil belong a fortnight later.
How many rainy days does Fredericksburg get?
Expect roughly 76 wet days a year in Fredericksburg.
What hardiness zone is Fredericksburg?
With January around 36°F, Fredericksburg's zone reflects that minimum — the USDA ZIP map confirms Fredericksburg's band.
What is the 10-day forecast for Fredericksburg?
Fredericksburg's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Fredericksburg?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Fredericksburg in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Fredericksburg?
Current conditions for Fredericksburg and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Fredericksburg forecast updated?
The Fredericksburg forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Fredericksburg?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Fredericksburg are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Fredericksburg?
The next few days in Fredericksburg's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

In Fredericksburg, Virginia, the warm-summer humid continental climate runs from about 36°F in January to 78°F in July, a 42°F seasonal range.

In a typical year Fredericksburg records about 43 inches of precipitation on around 76 days.

Fredericksburg's 42°F range, set by its 38.3°N position, drives frost timing and what thrives in Fredericksburg.

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ZIP codes in Fredericksburg

  • 22401
  • 22404
  • 22412

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.