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Current conditions at

Lynchburg, Lynchburg Regional Airport (KLYH)

Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.21°WElev: 935ft.

Fair

40°F

4°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed N 9 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.30 in (1025.9 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 24 Mar 2:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Amherst VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 38. Calm wind.

    Low: 38 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 38. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 59.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Amherst VA
 37.62°N 79.14°W (Elev. 919 ft)
Last Update:
2:30 am EDT Mar 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 30, 2026
 
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