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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Partly Cloudy

66°F

19°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Oct 6:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Charlottesville VA

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charlottesville VA
 38.03°N 78.48°W (Elev. 400 ft)
Last Update:
4:53 am EDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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