Local weather forecast

Weather in Smithfield, VA

Updated 2026-09-26 11:45 local time · ZIP codes 23430

Cloudy
Now66°F

Cloudy

High / Low67° / 61°
Rain chance43%
Wind18 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 3:58AM EDT until September 27 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 1:12AM EDT until September 27 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 6:13AM EDT until September 27 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowCloudy66°9% rain
1 PMOvercast66°14% rain
2 PMOvercast65°16% rain
3 PMOvercast64°18% rain
4 PMOvercast64°17% rain
5 PMOvercast64°18% rain
6 PMOvercast63°19% rain
7 PMOvercast62°22% rain
8 PMCloudy62°17% rain
9 PMPatchy rain nearby61°32% rain
10 PMPatchy rain nearby61°38% rain
11 PMLight drizzle61°53% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
67° 61°Overcast
Rain 43%Gust 20 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
76° 60°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 57%Gust 16 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
72° 63°Overcast
Rain 10%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like56°F
Humidity60%
Pressure29.88 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind18 mph NNW
Wind gusts27 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index3
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:57 AM
Sunset06:57 PM
Moonrise06:48 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour12 PM · 67°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 60°F
Highest rain chance12 AM · 69%
Strongest gusts8 PM · 36 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 53% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 56°F with winds near 18 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

67°F, 13% rain chance and 19 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 36 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 66°F, wind 18 mph, rain chance up to 53%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 3. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Local weather characteristics in Smithfield

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.

Smithfield is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 36.98°N latitude and 76.63°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.

Smithfield weather today

Cloudy and 66°F in Smithfield, VA. Today's high is 67°F with a 43% rain chance. Winds are around 18 mph with gusts near 27 mph. Relative humidity is 60%, pressure is 29.88 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Smithfield

Sunrise is at 06:57 AM and sunset is at 06:57 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 76°F and a low near 60°F. The maximum rain chance is 57%.

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