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Reston Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clouds Gather on the Horizon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Thursday at 64° · coldest night Wednesday at 28°

The short of it: Reston weather on Saturday, 14 November 2026: local time, 9 °C (48 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 4 °C (38 °F). Today’s high 10 °C (49 °F), low 1 °C (35 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. No warnings in force. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 11:45 local time.

RESTON, Saturday. — Folk about town may expect an overcast sky today, the mercury reaching near 49° and falling to 35° after dark. That is 8° colder than Reston usually sees in November, when highs average 58°. The wind keeps up from the NW at 12 mph, gusting to 18 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 6 days ahead, Thursday looks the finest at near 64°, while Wednesday night will be the coldest at 28°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Reston runs from 37° at night to 58° by day, with some 3.0 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 89°, January the coldest at 26°, and September the wettest with 4.3 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. The best months to ride in are May and October.

The sun is up 10 h 5 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 308 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowPartly cloudy47°37°8 mph–
12 PMPartly cloudy48°39°8 mph–
1 PMPartly cloudy49°40°8 mph–
2 PMOvercast49°39°9 mph–
3 PMPartly cloudy49°40°8 mph–
4 PMOvercast48°39°8 mph–
5 PMOvercast47°38°7 mph–
6 PMOvercast46°38°6 mph–
7 PMPartly cloudy45°37°6 mph–
8 PMPartly cloudy44°37°5 mph–
9 PMMostly clear42°36°5 mph–
10 PMPartly cloudy41°35°4 mph–
11 PMPartly cloudy41°34°4 mph–
12 AMPartly cloudy41°34°4 mph–
1 AMPartly cloudy41°34°4 mph–
2 AMMostly clear41°34°4 mph–
3 AMMostly clear40°33°4 mph–
4 AMMostly clear39°33°4 mph–
5 AMMostly clear39°33°4 mph–
6 AMMostly clear39°33°3 mph–
7 AMPartly cloudy38°33°2 mph–
8 AMPartly cloudy40°35°2 mph–
9 AMPartly cloudy44°39°4 mph–
10 AMPartly cloudy48°40°7 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 14): overcast, high 49°, low 35°, dry, gusts to 19 mph. Sun up 6:51 AM, down 4:56 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today35°49°dry19 mph10 h 5 min
Sunday38°50°dry17 mph10 h 3 min
Monday38°51°dry12 mph10 h 1 min
Tuesday33°56°dry10 mph9 h 59 min
Wednesday28°61°dry7 mph9 h 58 min
Thursday33°64°dry7 mph9 h 56 min

Warmest: Thursday at 64°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: today, 19 mph.

The Almanac · Reston Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Reston, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus October
11° colder, 0.4 in. less rain
Versus December
10° warmer
Day–night spread
21°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 59 min
Average wind
6 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 11° from October to about 58°, with nights near 37°. Wet spells are common — about 3.0 in., the 10th wettest month.

Reston in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Reston by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January44°26°2.7 in.7 mph9 h 43 min✦✦
February47°27°2.5 in.7 mph10 h 41 min✦✦
March56°34°3.5 in.7 mph11 h 50 min✦✦
April68°44°3.3 in.7 mph13 h 10 min✦✦✦
May77°54°3.9 in.6 mph14 h 17 min✦✦✦
June85°63°4.1 in.5 mph14 h 53 min✦✦
July89°67°3.9 in.5 mph14 h 38 min✦✦
August87°65°4.0 in.4 mph13 h 41 min✦✦
September80°58°4.3 in.5 mph12 h 23 min✦✦✦
October69°47°3.3 in.5 mph11 h 6 min✦✦✦
November58°37°3.0 in.6 mph9 h 59 min✦✦
December48°29°3.4 in.6 mph9 h 27 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Reston

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Reston today?

Right now it is 9 °C (48 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 4 °C (38 °F). Today’s high is 10 °C (49 °F) and tonight’s low 1 °C (35 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Reston this week?

No — the next 6 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Reston?

No — no warnings or notices are in force for Reston at present.

What is the warmest month in Reston?

July, with an average high of 31 °C (89 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -3 °C (26 °F). The wettest month is September, with 108 mm (4.3 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Reston?

May and October. May brings highs near 25 °C (77 °F) and about 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain; October highs near 21 °C (69 °F) and 85 mm (3.3 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Reston?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Feb.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Oak HillVirginia4 mi SW58°37°3.0 in.
OaktonVirginia6 mi SSE58°37°3.0 in.
PotomacMaryland8 mi ENE57°37°3.0 in.
McLeanVirginia9 mi ESE58°37°3.0 in.
AshburnVirginia9 mi WNW58°36°2.9 in.
CentrevilleVirginia10 mi SSW58°37°3.0 in.
AnnandaleVirginia12 mi SE58°38°3.0 in.
BurkeVirginia13 mi SSE58°37°3.0 in.

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