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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.

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 6:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Charlottesville VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Calm wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 51. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Light northwest wind.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 51. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Light northwest wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charlottesville VA
 38.05°N 78.48°W (Elev. 413 ft)
Last Update:
4:53 pm EDT Oct 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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