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Location & Surroundings

Franconia is a town in Virginia, United States with 18,245 inhabitants, at 76 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rose Hill, 3 km to the east. The nearest airport is Alexandria Hospital Helistop, 6 km away.

Also known as: Франкония · Franconia Station

Overview

Franconia is census designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States.

It is located in Fairfax County, United States.

The population is about 18,943 (2020).

It covers about 9.03 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 76 metre.

Also known as: Franconia, VA

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Locator map Fairfax County Virginia Incorporated and Unincorporated Areas Franconia highlighted.svg

Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Fairfax County
  • Area 9.03 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    38° 46' 55" N, 77° 8' 47" W
  • Elevation 76 m (DEM: 79 m)
  • Timezone America/New_York
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 18,245
  • Pop. Density 1,699 p/km²
  • Built-up 21.9%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Alternate Names

ru
Франкония
Franconia Station

Weather in Franconia

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Franconia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 20.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 32.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 584 W/m2.

Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
2.0 m/s S (195 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,024.2 hPa
Clouds
10 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 20.3 2.0 195 78 1,024.2 - / 0.00 10 0.0 n/a
6h 32.2 2.2 264 48 1,021.1 0.76 / 0.76 14 584.2 n/a
12h 24.9 1.6 160 88 1,018.7 0.33 / 1.09 65 286.3 n/a
18h 22.5 1.8 302 95 1,018.1 0.67 / 1.76 6 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 22.6 2.5 336 92 1,018.7 0.00 / 0.00 87 8.9 n/a
30h 30.4 2.6 348 49 1,017.3 0.00 / 0.00 76 544.1 n/a
36h 25.3 1.9 39 68 1,017.8 0.01 / 0.01 62 146.0 n/a
42h 22.1 2.7 44 58 1,018.3 0.03 / 0.04 94 0.0 n/a
Saturday 19.3 2.4 25 64 1,020.0 0.00 / 0.00 77 5.0 n/a
54h 26.5 2.8 88 48 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 56 560.8 n/a
60h 22.4 3.9 109 71 1,018.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 187.8 n/a
66h 20.3 2.5 128 90 1,018.6 0.09 / 0.09 100 0.0 n/a
Sunday 21.2 2.3 173 86 1,017.4 0.00 / 0.01 63 5.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Franconia?
Now 20.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 32.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 584 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Franconia today?
Sunrise around 06:50 and sunset around 19:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 25m.
What is the local time in Franconia?
Local time is 18:48. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Franconia?
Franconia is a populated place.
How many people live in Franconia?
Population about 18,245.
What is the elevation of Franconia?
Elevation about 76 m. DEM 79 m.
Where is Franconia located?
It is at 38.78206, -77.14637 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Franconia in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2013-08-17
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