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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

Mostly Cloudy

59°F

15°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.6 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 May 1:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairfax VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. North wind around 10 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. North wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light and variable wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
A chance of showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairfax VA
 38.85°N 77.29°W (Elev. 400 ft)
Last Update:
10:55 am EDT May 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT May 2, 2026-6pm EDT May 8, 2026
 
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