Local weather forecast

Weather in Richmond, VA

Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 23173, 23219, 23220, 23221 + more

Sunny
Now59°F

Sunny

High / Low70° / 58°
Rain chance7%
Wind11 mph
Weather alerts

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Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 2:36AM EDT until September 27 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...New Kent, Gloucester, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen and York Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 2 to 3 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles.

Safety instructions

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 6:09AM EDT until September 27 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...New Kent, Gloucester, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen and York Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 2 to 3 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles.

Safety instructions

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

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Next hours

NowSunny59°3% rain
10 AMPartly Cloudy66°5% rain
11 AMPartly Cloudy68°4% rain
12 PMOvercast70°10% rain
1 PMOvercast66°11% rain
2 PMOvercast68°10% rain
3 PMOvercast68°11% rain
4 PMOvercast66°12% rain
5 PMOvercast65°12% rain
6 PMOvercast64°12% rain
7 PMOvercast63°12% rain
8 PMOvercast62°14% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
70° 58°Overcast
Rain 7%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
74° 57°Overcast
Rain 48%Gust 13 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
71° 59°Overcast
Rain 15%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like51°F
Humidity54%
Pressure29.92 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind11 mph NNW
Wind gusts31 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:01 AM
Sunset07:01 PM
Moonrise06:51 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour12 PM · 70°F
Coolest hour5 AM · 57°F
Highest rain chance3 AM · 50%
Strongest gusts9 AM · 29 mph
Recent change

Today vs yesterday in Richmond

Forecast high70°F -3°
Forecast low58°F +5°
Rain chance7% +7 pts
YesterdayOvercast
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 14%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 51°F with winds near 11 mph.

Best window: 11 AM

68°F, 4% rain chance and 14 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 31 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 59°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 14%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Richmond

Virginia ranges from Atlantic coastal plain to Appalachian highlands. Summers are generally warm and humid, while mountain areas are cooler and winter conditions vary substantially statewide.

Richmond is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 37.55°N latitude and 77.46°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Richmond weather today

Sunny and 59°F in Richmond, VA. Today's high is 70°F with a 7% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 31 mph. Relative humidity is 54%, pressure is 29.92 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Richmond

Sunrise is at 07:01 AM and sunset is at 07:01 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 74°F and a low near 57°F. The maximum rain chance is 48%.

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