South Fairlington, VA

Unincorporated community in Alexandria city, Virginia

South Fairlington is a small unincorporated community in Alexandria city, Virginia. It is 1.0 miles S of Alexandria, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22302.

South Fairlington at a glance

State
Virginia
County
Alexandria city
ZIP code
22302, 22206
Nearest town
Alexandria (1.0 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.8325, -77.0900

Weather in South Fairlington now

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South Fairlington weather by the hour

South Fairlington weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Fairlington.

This week in South Fairlington

Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Fairlington

What is the weather usually like in South Fairlington?

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 South Fairlington: 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 South Fairlington.

South Fairlington 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 South Fairlington through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:12 PM9 h 48 min
February6:57 AM5:47 PM10 h 49 min
March7:17 AM7:16 PM11 h 58 min
April6:30 AM7:46 PM13 h 16 min
May5:54 AM8:15 PM14 h 21 min
June5:41 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
December7:18 AM4:49 PM9 h 30 min

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

What is the weather like in South Fairlington?

South Fairlington 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 South Fairlington 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 South Fairlington

The closest live webcam is Bailey's Crossroads: I-395 - MM 4.5 - NB, 0.4 miles W of South Fairlington.

Bailey's Crossroads: I-395 - MM 4.5 - NBBailey's Crossroads · 0.4 mi WOn Windy
Shirlington: RD. AT CAMPBELL STunknown · 0.6 mi NOn Windy
Parkfairfax: I-395 - MM 6.2 - NBunknown · 0.6 mi NEOn Windy
Shirlington: RD. AT ARLINGTON MILLunknown · 0.8 mi NOn Windy
Fort Barnard Heights: 26th Rd S at South Glebe Rdunknown · 1.1 mi NEOn Windy
Varsity Park: I-395 - MM 4 - NBunknown · 1.2 mi WOn Windy
Varsity Park: I-395 - MM 4 - SBunknown · 1.3 mi WOn Windy
Fort Barnard Heights: S. GLEBE RD. AT SHIRLINGTON RDunknown · 1.3 mi NOn Windy
Douglas Park: S. GLEBE RD. AT WALTER REED DRunknown · 1.6 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South Fairlington.

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Questions about South Fairlington

Where is South Fairlington, VA?

South Fairlington is an unincorporated community in Alexandria city, Virginia, 1.0 miles S of Alexandria.

What county is South Fairlington in?

South Fairlington is in Alexandria city, Virginia.

What is the ZIP code of South Fairlington, VA?

The ZIP code for South Fairlington is 22302.

What is the nearest town to South Fairlington?

Alexandria, 1.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near South Fairlington?

Yes. The closest is Bailey's Crossroads: I-395 - MM 4.5 - NB, 0.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in South Fairlington?

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

What is the coldest month in South Fairlington?

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

How much does it rain in South Fairlington?

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

Does it snow in South Fairlington?

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

When is the best time to visit South Fairlington?

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

What climate does South Fairlington have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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