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Current conditions at

Richmond, Richmond International Airport (KRIC)

Lat: 37.51°NLon: 77.32°WElev: 167ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.5 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 7 Oct 11:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Sandston VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 8 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 72. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 48. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 72. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 48. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Sandston VA
 37.5°N 77.23°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
9:54 am EDT Oct 7, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Oct 7, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 13, 2025
 
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