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Current conditions at

Richmond, Richmond International Airport (KRIC)

Lat: 37.51°NLon: 77.32°WElev: 167ft.

Partly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.3 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 23 Apr 6:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Richmond International Airport VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 52. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 52. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Showers likely after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Richmond International Airport VA
 37.51°N 77.31°W (Elev. 138 ft)
Last Update:
6:49 pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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