Climate change in Alexandria city, Virginia
Since 1979, Alexandria city, Virginia has warmed 3.3°F, with 13 more days above 90°F, 19 more nights above 70°F and 5% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Mathews County, VA's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +3.3°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +2.7°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.4°F
- Precipitation: +5%
- Wettest day of the year: +15%
- Longest dry spell: +2 days
- Days above 90°F: +13 days
- Nights above 70°F: +19 days
- Freezing nights: −25 days
- Frost-free season: +37 days
- Muggy days: +9 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +3.4°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +11 days
- Snowfall: −27%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −1 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.