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Current conditions at

Tappahannock-Essex County Airport (KXSA)

Lat: 37.86°NLon: 76.89°WElev: 135ft.

Partly Cloudy

38°F

3°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 30.34 in
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 24 Mar 2:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Sparta VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 53. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. Calm wind.

    Low: 34 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 53. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Sparta VA
 37.95°N 77.24°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
2:56 am EDT Mar 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 30, 2026
 
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