Amelia Draper is a meteorologist with Storm Team 4 at NBC4 Washington, best known for her evening weather forecasts in the Washington area. She won a Capital Emmy in 2020 as part of the team behind “Changing Climate: A News4 Special Report”. She lives in Montgomery County, Maryland, and still gives forecasts for NBC4 Washington, most recently on October 23, 2026.
Amelia Draper’s bio at a glance
| Field | Details |
| Full name | Amelia Draper |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | December 11, 1986 |
| Age | 39 (as of November 2026) |
| Place of birth | Frederick, Maryland |
| Current residence | Montgomery County, Maryland |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Not publicly available |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Religion | Not publicly available |
| Sexual orientation | Not publicly available |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
| Weight | Approx. 60 kg (132 lbs) (biography websites; unconfirmed) |
| Hair colour | Medium-dark brown (visual estimate) |
| Eye colour | Dark brown (visual estimate) |
| Marital status | Married |
| Spouse / Partner | Matthew Draper |
| Children | One son (b. October 2021) |
| Alma mater | Penn State University |
| Profession | Meteorologist, NBC4 Washington |
| Net worth | $700,000 to $1 million (estimated) |
| Hometown | Frederick, Maryland |
| Employer | NBC4 Washington (2013–present) |
| Awards | Capital Emmy (2020, shared team win) |
| Social media | Instagram: @ameliadraper (verified); X: @amelia_draper |
Who is Amelia Draper?
Amelia Draper is a meteorologist with Storm Team 4 at NBC4 Washington, a role she has held since March 2013. She joined the station from WIVB-WNLO in Buffalo, where she worked the morning shift, after earlier work as a weekend meteorologist in Erie.
She won a Capital Emmy in 2020 as part of the team behind “Changing Climate: A News4 Special Report”. She studied meteorology at Penn State University and graduated early. She is a native of Frederick, Maryland, and was born Amelia Segal.
She is married to Matthew Draper and has one son. The family lives in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Readers who follow TV weather may also like our profile of Doug Kammerer, the Storm Team4 chief meteorologist at NBC4 Washington.
How old is Amelia Draper? Age and Birthday
Amelia Draper is 39 years old as of November 2026. She was reportedly born on December 11, 1986, in Frederick County, Maryland. Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
She turns 40 on December 11, 2026.
How tall is Amelia Draper? Height, weight and measurements
Amelia Draper is 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) tall. One listing gives 5 ft 6 in.
She has medium-dark brown hair with lighter brown highlights toward the ends, shoulder-length and wavy to straight (visual estimate), and dark brown eyes (visual estimate). Her build is slim to average (visual estimate). Biography websites list her weight as approximately 60 kg (132 lbs), though no official source has confirmed the figure, and her bust, waist and hip measurements, bra size, dress size and shoe size have not been published anywhere.
Amelia Draper’s career
Early life and education
Amelia Draper was born Amelia Segal in Frederick, Maryland, and grew up there. She went to Middletown High School in Middletown, Maryland, graduating in 2004. She then studied meteorology at Penn State University, graduating early so she could start work.
In high school she worked as a snowboard instructor at Whitetail Ski Resort and played field hockey and lacrosse. She now spends her free time on yoga, golf and running.
Erie and Buffalo
Her first job in television was at C-NET, the Centre County access television station in State College, Pennsylvania, while she was still in college. She then moved to WJET/WFXP in Erie, Pennsylvania, as a weekend meteorologist, where she gained experience with lake-effect snow. Erie recorded its second snowiest winter on record during her first year there.
She moved to WIVB-WNLO in Buffalo, New York, in 2011, taking over the morning and noon newscasts. She worked in Buffalo for three years before joining NBC4.
NBC4 Washington
Draper joined NBC4 Washington in March 2013 as a meteorologist with Storm Team 4. She gives forecasts on the evening editions of News4, on NBCWashington.com and on 103.5 WTOP Radio. She describes herself as the station scientist.
On August 8, 2020, she won a Capital Emmy in the Weather – Program/Special category for “Changing Climate: A News4 Special Report”, a shared team win in which she was credited as meteorologist. She also reports on climate stories for the station, including the Changing Climate series.
Career timeline
- 2004 — Graduated from Middletown High School in Middletown, Maryland.
- October 2011 — Moved to the morning shift at WIVB-WNLO in Buffalo.
- March 2013 — Joined NBC4 Washington, Storm Team 4.
- August 8, 2020 — Won a Capital Emmy for “Changing Climate: A News4 Special Report”.
- March 17, 2025 — Guest speaker at the Frederick Elks Lodge.
- August 8, 2025 — Gave the forecast on NBC News Daily.
- October 23, 2026 — Storm Team4 evening forecast.
What is Amelia Draper’s net worth and salary?
As of 2026, Amelia Draper’s net worth is estimated at $700,000 to $1 million.
Net worth
As of 2026, Amelia Draper’s net worth is estimated at $700,000 to $1 million. She earns her living as a meteorologist with Storm Team 4 at NBC4 Washington, a role she has held since March 2013.
Salary
Amelia Draper earns an estimated annual salary of $90,000–$140,000 per year from her role as a meteorologist with Storm Team 4 at NBC4 Washington.
Income sources
- NBC4 Washington meteorologist salary.
Is Amelia Draper married?
Yes, Amelia Draper is married.
Her husband is reportedly Matthew Draper. They reportedly married on May 7, 2016, in a small private ceremony. She announced the marriage on Twitter on May 11, 2016.
Children
Draper has one son, born in October 2021. She announced her pregnancy on air in June 2021 and went on maternity leave in October 2021, returning to work in April 2022. Her son’s name has not been made public. As of 2026, no second pregnancy has been announced.
Family
Her parents are Dave and Mari Segal. Her family has a working farm in Middletown, Maryland. She has a brother. She lives in Montgomery County, Maryland, with her husband and son.
What is Amelia Draper doing in 2026?
Her most recent confirmed appearance was on October 23, 2026, when she gave the evening forecast for Storm Team 4. Earlier in October 2026, she covered the remnants of Hurricane Isaias, which brought a flood watch and the chance of two to four inches of rain to the Washington area on October 11, 2026. Between one and three inches fell, with 2.88 inches at Dulles Airport, and the clouds cleared for sunshine on October 12, 2026.
In late August or early September 2026, she reported a Changing Climate piece on how carbon dioxide pollution depletes nutrients from food, speaking with Dr. Sam Myers of Johns Hopkins University. On September 25, 2026, a survey of local television news confirmed her place on NBC4’s weather team.
On March 25, 2026, she gave a midday segment on the cherry blossoms, with Storm Team 4 predicting peak bloom between March 30 and April 5, 2026. The actual peak bloom arrived on March 26, 2026, earlier than the prediction. In February 2026, an NBC4 TikTok clip featured her forecast on whether a Sunday storm would affect schools on Monday.
Ahead of the January 24–25, 2026 storm, which dropped seven to 14 inches of snow across the Mid-Atlantic, she gave forecasts on the coming snow. On January 29, 2026, she gave the midday weather and a 10-day forecast. On April 20 and 21, 2026, she covered freeze warnings and drought with Doug Kammerer. On December 19, 2025, she gave the afternoon forecast as the season’s first widespread snowfall brought one to three inches and school delays.
Amelia Draper’s social media
As of November 2026, Amelia Draper has 13,625 followers on Instagram at @ameliadraper, where she is verified. Her bio reads “NBC Washington meteorologist, Emmy award winner, Penn State meteorologist from Frederick County MD”. She follows 544 accounts and has 634 posts.
Her last post was on July 28, 2026, a watch-versus-warning explainer. She has posted nothing since August 1, 2026. Her recent posts are weather reels and graphics, with school-closure updates among her most-engaged regular posts.
Quick facts about Amelia Draper
- Most-liked post, 2,150 likes — Her February 1, 2026 post drew 2,150 likes and 83 comments.
- Meals with Your Meteorologist — Her recipe-reel series, launched on July 9, 2025.
- Girls night editions — A recurring series with seasonal editions, running since November 2023.
- What to wear reels — Recurring outfit-and-weather reels for the weekend ahead.
- Filled in at 30 Rock — She filled in on weather at 30 Rock in New York on July 28–29, 2025.
- Category 3 hurricane, wind tunnel — She experienced a category 3 hurricane in the University of Maryland Wind Tunnel on September 30, 2025.
- GEDI space instrument — She spoke with a University of Maryland professor about the fight to keep the GEDI instrument on the space station in September 2022.
- STEM for Her Day — She took part in STEM for Her Day on November 15, 2024.
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FAQs
How old is Amelia Draper?
39 years old as of November 2026. She was born on December 11, 1986, in Frederick County, Maryland.
Is Amelia Draper married?
Yes, she is married. She married in May 2016.
What is Amelia Draper’s net worth?
$700,000 to $1 million (estimated). Her income comes from her NBC4 Washington meteorologist salary, estimated at $90,000 to $140,000 a year.
How tall is Amelia Draper?
5 ft 5 in (165 cm) tall. One listing gives 5 ft 6 in.
Is Amelia Draper still on NBC4?
Yes, she is still a meteorologist with Storm Team 4 at NBC4 Washington, most recently forecasting on October 23, 2026.
Final word on Amelia Draper
Amelia Draper has forecast the weather for NBC4 Washington since March 2013, after earlier roles in Erie and Buffalo. She won a Capital Emmy in 2020 as part of the team behind “Changing Climate: A News4 Special Report”. She is married with one son and lives in Montgomery County, Maryland. As of November 2026, she is still on Storm Team 4.
References
- Instagram. @ameliadraper
- USA Science Festival. Amelia Draper (NBC bio)
- NATAS National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter. 62nd Capital Emmy Awards, Aug 8, 2020
- Clean Air Partners. On the Air: Amelia Draper (Q&A)
- Muck Rack. Amelia Draper articles
- The Zebra. Alexandria local TV news survey, Sep 25, 2026
- Adweek / TVSpy. WIVB Moves Meteorologist Mike Cejka to Weekends, Oct 26, 2011
- FCRSPA. Newsletter, February 2025
- University of Maryland Geography. Geog Professor Ralph Dubayah and Other Experts Speak to NBC4 Washington About Fight to Keep GEDI Up, Sep 15, 2022
- National Park Service. Bloom Watch (peak bloom Mar 26, 2026)
- FOX 5 DC. Winter storm warning (January 2026 storm)
- NBC4 Washington. Why leaves change color? (YouTube Short)
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