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Tropical Depression Nine in the Gulf of America; California October Heat Wave Continues

Tropical Depression Nine is forecast to track toward the central U.S. Gulf Coast while strengthening into a tropical storm by early Wednesday and a hurricane on Thursday. Stay tuned to forecast updates. Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across much of California through midweek. Temperatures are forecast to gradually cool beginning Thursday in Coastal California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fog/Mist

43°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.07 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 7 Oct 4:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

University Heights VA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Light northwest wind.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Light northwest wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
University Heights VA
 38.03°N 78.51°W (Elev. 472 ft)
Last Update:
4:52 am EDT Oct 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT Oct 7, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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