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Current conditions at

Tappahannock-Essex County Airport (KXSA)

Lat: 37.86°NLon: 76.89°WElev: 135ft.

Mostly Cloudy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 5:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Foneswood VA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain before 1pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with sleet. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain/Sleet
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.
Christmas Day
A chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of rain before 1pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with sleet. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Foneswood VA
 38.12°N 76.96°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
4:30 am EST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am EST Dec 24, 2025-6pm EST Dec 30, 2025
 
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