October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

65°F

18°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.8 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 3:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Commonwealth 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: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly 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 52. Light northwest wind.

    Low: 52 °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 71.

    High: 71 °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
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. 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 71.
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 60. 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:
Commonwealth VA
 38.07°N 78.5°W (Elev. 548 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Oct 6, 2026
4pm EDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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