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Current conditions at

Tappahannock-Essex County Airport (KXSA)

Lat: 37.86°NLon: 76.89°WElev: 135ft.

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SW 8 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Mar 6:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Sparta VA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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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:
6:13 am EDT Mar 31, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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