5-day weather forecast Fairfax Oct 2, 2026

20°19–31° · Overcast

Weather forecast Fairfax today Oct 2, 2026: overcast, temperature from 19 °C to 31 °C.

Precipitation probability 48%. Wind up to 3.5 m/s (gusts 10.22 m/s). Air humidity 35–92%, atmospheric pressure 760–764 mm Hg, UV index up to 5.5.

Weather Alerts

MinorOct 1, 05:06 PM — Oct 1, 09:00 PMTranslate with Google
Marine Weather Statement issued October 1 at 5:06PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Marine Weather Statement

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with occasional gusts up to 20 kt possible. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD. * WHEN...Through early this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions may be hazardous to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should exercise extra caution if navigating the waters during this time.
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Sunrise 07:06
Sunset 18:50
Last Quarter55% illuminated
Moonrise 22:35 · Moonset 13:34
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Fri, Oct 2, 2026

Forecast from 19 °C to 31 °C and precipitation

Temperature & Precipitation
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Temperature (°C)222121202019191919222528303031313027262424232120
Precipitation (mm/hr)00000000000000000.090.10.50.080.270.110.170.12

Cloud cover and precipitation probability

Cloud cover & Rain chance
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Cloud cover (%)5100935498131410010010010010010080100100100100100100100100100100
Rain chance (%)4161591656181715121010710101723483244384442

Wind speed and direction

Wind & Wind gust
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Wind (m/s)2.52.312.192.192.11222.111.892.192.6932.8932.892.1930.612.191.51.313.53.53
Wind gust (m/s)10.227.3377.427.224.644.394.616.036.146.035.694.694.925.3155.50.813.191.51.318.58.617.92
Wind direction (°)SSW 208°SSW 208°SSW 209°SW 221°SW 218°SSW 212°SSW 211°SSW 211°SSW 209°SW 215°SW 235°SW 230°SW 226°WSW 253°W 271°SW 235°WSW 237°SE 126°N 355°NNE 13°N 5°NNW 347°N 357°N 351°

Air humidity

Humidity
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Humidity (%)636566666869707170625144383536374164728282889192

Atmospheric pressure

Pressure
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Pressure (mm Hg)763762762762762762762762762762762762761761761760760760761761762763763764

Ultraviolet index

UV Index
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
UV Index000000000.20.81.93.44.85.55.13.20.70.70.100000

Air quality & pollen

Air quality
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
PM2.5 (µg/m³)11.511.210.910.610.410.410.210.411.513.31414.914.212.311.410.710.210.31114.813.19.28.67.6
PM10 (µg/m³)11.711.411.2111111.110.91112.214.215.316.415.713.913.112.311.811.812.516.113.99.58.77.7
Ozone (O₃) (µg/m³)79808078757165596075971151261331361351311211038163545047
NO₂ (µg/m³)12.59.67.66.76.77.49.512.213.712.710.3864.12.81.91.73.69.918.323.823.921.117.8
SO₂ (µg/m³)1.91.71.61.61.61.71.81.922.12.22.221.71.51.31.21.11.21.41.61.71.81.8
CO (µg/m³)185171161156156160171187199207211208192169154145144169254364420368260175
Fri, Oct 2, 2026

Frequently asked questions about the 5-day weather in Fairfax

What will the weather be like in Fairfax over the next 5 days?

Over the next 5 days in Fairfax the temperature is expected to range from about 8 to 31 °C. See the detailed hourly forecast for each of the 5 days in the charts above.

On which of the next 5 days will it rain in Fairfax?

The chance of rain in Fairfax over the next 5 days reaches 48%. Check the 5-day precipitation chart above to see exactly which days and hours bring rain.

How accurate is the 5-day weather forecast for Fairfax?

A 5-day forecast is fairly reliable: the first 2–3 days are usually very accurate, while days 4–5 may be refined. The data is updated several times a day, so check back before important plans.

Which of the next 5 days in Fairfax will be the warmest and which the coolest?

Over the next 5 days the temperature in Fairfax ranges from about 8 to 31 °C. Compare the warmest and coolest day on the temperature chart above.

Will it be windy in Fairfax over the next 5 days?

Over the next 5 days the wind in Fairfax picks up to 5 m/s. The windiest days are easy to spot on the wind chart above.

Which day of the week in Fairfax is best for a walk or a trip?

For a walk or a trip, pick the days with the lowest chance of rain (up to 48%) and light wind — easy to compare on the 5-day charts above.

How can I best use the 5-day forecast for Fairfax?

The first 2–3 days are reliable enough for firm decisions, while days 4–5 are a guide that sharpens as they approach. The forecast is updated several times a day, so check again before important plans.

Will I need an umbrella or sunscreen in Fairfax this week?

Rain reaches a 48% chance across the next 5 days, so pack something waterproof for the wettest of them — the daily strip above shows which. Today’s UV index peaks at 5.5; sunscreen is worth it from about 3 upwards.

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Data Sources & Methodology

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