Saint Elmo, VA

Unincorporated community in Alexandria city, Virginia

Saint Elmo is a small unincorporated community in Alexandria city, Virginia. It is 1.7 miles SW of Alexandria, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22305.

Saint Elmo at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Alexandria city
ZIP code
22305, 22301
Nearest town
Alexandria (1.7 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.8311, -77.0561

Weather in Saint Elmo now

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Saint Elmo weather by the hour

Saint Elmo weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Saint Elmo.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Saint Elmo

What is the weather usually like in Saint Elmo?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°43°60°78°95°45°30°Jan48°32°Feb56°39°Mar68°48°Apr76°58°May85°67°Jun90°72°Jul88°71°Aug81°64°Sep69°52°Oct58°42°Nov49°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.9"Jan2.6"Feb3.5"Mar3.2"Apr3.9"May4.2"Jun4.3"Jul3.3"Aug3.9"Sep3.7"Oct2.9"Nov3.4"Dec

Best time to visit Saint Elmo: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WASHINGTON REAGAN AP, VA US (USW00013743), adjusted for the elevation of Saint Elmo.

Saint Elmo weather month by month

January
45° 30°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.9 in of snow
February
48° 32°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 5.0 in of snow
March
56° 39°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
April
68° 48°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
76° 58°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
85° 67°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
90° 72°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
88° 71°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
81° 64°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 52°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 42°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
49° 35°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Saint Elmo through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:11 PM9 h 48 min
February6:57 AM5:47 PM10 h 49 min
March7:17 AM7:16 PM11 h 58 min
April6:29 AM7:46 PM13 h 16 min
May5:54 AM8:15 PM14 h 21 min
June5:40 AM8:36 PM14 h 55 min
July5:54 AM8:34 PM14 h 40 min
August6:20 AM8:04 PM13 h 43 min
September6:48 AM7:18 PM12 h 29 min
October7:16 AM6:31 PM11 h 14 min
November6:49 AM4:56 PM10 h 6 min
December7:17 AM4:48 PM9 h 30 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Saint Elmo?

Saint Elmo has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).

It gets about 41.8 inches (1,062 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Saint Elmo is May–June and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Saint Elmo

The closest live webcam is Lynhaven: S. GLEBE RD. AT EADS ST, 0.8 miles N of Saint Elmo.

Lynhaven: S. GLEBE RD. AT EADS STunknown · 0.8 mi NOn Windy
Lynhaven: S Glebe Rd at Potomac Rdunknown · 0.9 mi NOn Windy
National Landing: RT 1 AT 33RD STunknown · 1.0 mi NOn Windy
National Landing: Richmond Hwy at Potomac Aveunknown · 1.2 mi NOn Windy
Fort Barnard Heights: 26th Rd S at South Glebe Rdunknown · 1.5 mi NWOn Windy
National Landing: Richmond Hwy at 23rd Stunknown · 1.6 mi NOn Windy
Parkfairfax: I-395 - MM 6.2 - NBunknown · 1.6 mi WOn Windy
Shirlington: RD. AT CAMPBELL STunknown · 1.7 mi WOn Windy
Shirlington: RD. AT ARLINGTON MILLunknown · 1.8 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Saint Elmo.

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Questions about Saint Elmo

Where is Saint Elmo, VA?

Saint Elmo is an unincorporated community in Alexandria city, Virginia, 1.7 miles SW of Alexandria.

What county is Saint Elmo in?

Saint Elmo is in Alexandria city, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of Saint Elmo, VA?

The ZIP code for Saint Elmo is 22305.

What is the nearest town to Saint Elmo?

Alexandria, 1.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Saint Elmo?

Yes. The closest is Lynhaven: S. GLEBE RD. AT EADS ST, 0.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Saint Elmo?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Saint Elmo?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Saint Elmo?

About 41.8 inches (1,062 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Saint Elmo?

Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Saint Elmo?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Saint Elmo have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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