Shirlington, VA
Unincorporated community in Alexandria city, Virginia
Shirlington is a small unincorporated community in Alexandria city, Virginia. It is 1.6 miles S of Alexandria, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22206.
Shirlington at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Alexandria city
- ZIP code
- 22206, 22302
- Nearest town
- Alexandria (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.8417, -77.0886
Weather in Shirlington now
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Shirlington weather by the hour
Shirlington weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Shirlington.
This week in Shirlington
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shirlington
What is the weather usually like in Shirlington?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 41.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,062 mm
- 13.7 insnowfall per year · 35 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Shirlington: 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 Shirlington.
Shirlington weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Shirlington through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Shirlington?
Shirlington 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 Shirlington 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 Shirlington
The closest live webcam is Shirlington: RD. AT CAMPBELL ST, 0.2 miles SE of Shirlington.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Shirlington.
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Map of Shirlington, VA
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Other communities near Shirlington
- Douglass Park0.6 mi NW
- South Fairlington0.6 mi S
- Arna Valley0.7 mi E
- Beverley Hills0.9 mi E
- Arlandria1.2 mi E
- Jefferson Park1.3 mi SE
- Warwick Village1.4 mi E
- Westmont1.5 mi N
- Aurora Hills1.5 mi NE
- Washington Forest1.6 mi W
- Virginia Heights1.6 mi W
- Alcova Heights1.6 mi N
- Virginia Highlands1.7 mi NE
- Lynhaven1.7 mi E
- Hume1.7 mi SE
Questions about Shirlington
Where is Shirlington, VA?
Shirlington is an unincorporated community in Alexandria city, Virginia, 1.6 miles S of Alexandria.
What county is Shirlington in?
Shirlington is in Alexandria city, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Shirlington, VA?
The ZIP code for Shirlington is 22206.
What is the nearest town to Shirlington?
Alexandria, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Shirlington?
Yes. The closest is Shirlington: RD. AT CAMPBELL ST, 0.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Shirlington?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Shirlington?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Shirlington?
About 41.8 inches (1,062 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Shirlington?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Shirlington?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Shirlington have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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