Washington Forest, VA
Unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia
Washington Forest is a small unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia. It is 1.0 miles NW of Bailey's Crossroads, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 22311.
Washington Forest at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County
- Fairfax County
- ZIP code
- 22311
- Nearest town
- Bailey's Crossroads (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.8378, -77.1172
Weather in Washington Forest now
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Washington Forest weather by the hour
Washington Forest weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Washington Forest.
This week in Washington Forest
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Washington Forest
What is the weather usually like in Washington Forest?
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 Washington Forest: 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 Washington Forest.
Washington Forest weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Washington Forest 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 | 6:21 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 Washington Forest?
Washington Forest 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 Washington Forest 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 Washington Forest
The closest live webcam is Virginia Heights: VA-7 - MM 68 - WB, 0.5 miles N of Washington Forest.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Washington Forest.
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Map of Washington Forest, VA
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Other communities near Washington Forest
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- Sunset Manor0.7 mi NW
- Virginia Heights0.9 mi N
- Varsity Park1.0 mi S
- Seminary Valley1.3 mi S
- Seminary Valley1.3 mi S
- South Fairlington1.5 mi E
- Douglass Park1.5 mi NE
- Shirlington1.6 mi E
- Shirley Duke1.6 mi S
- Culmore1.8 mi NW
- Dalecrest1.8 mi SE
- Duke Gardens2.1 mi SE
- Alcova Heights2.1 mi NE
- Arlington Forest2.1 mi N
Questions about Washington Forest
Where is Washington Forest, VA?
Washington Forest is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia, 1.0 miles NW of Bailey's Crossroads.
What county is Washington Forest in?
Washington Forest is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Washington Forest, VA?
The ZIP code for Washington Forest is 22311.
What is the nearest town to Washington Forest?
Bailey's Crossroads, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Washington Forest?
Yes. The closest is Virginia Heights: VA-7 - MM 68 - WB, 0.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Washington Forest?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Washington Forest?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Washington Forest?
About 41.8 inches (1,062 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Washington Forest?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Washington Forest?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Washington Forest have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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