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Current conditions at

Tappahannock-Essex County Airport (KXSA)

Lat: 37.86°NLon: 76.89°WElev: 135ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 5:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Sparta VA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Light north wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Light north wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
Sparta VA
 37.99°N 77.23°W (Elev. 118 ft)
Last Update:
3:59 am EDT Aug 18, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT Aug 18, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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