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Current conditions at

Richmond, Richmond International Airport (KRIC)

Lat: 37.51°NLon: 77.32°WElev: 167ft.

A Few Clouds

76°F

24°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.8 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 31 Mar 11:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Mechanicsville VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind 11 to 13 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 11 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind 11 to 13 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 11 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mechanicsville VA
 37.62°N 77.35°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
1:42 pm EDT Mar 31, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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