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Current conditions at

Richmond, Richmond International Airport (KRIC)

Lat: 37.51°NLon: 77.32°WElev: 167ft.

Partly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed NW 8 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 23 Apr 2:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Richmond VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph 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: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 51. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 64 °F

    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 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph 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 51. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 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 70.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Showers likely after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. 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 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
Richmond VA
 37.54°N 77.45°W (Elev. 128 ft)
Last Update:
3:16 pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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