Local weather forecast

Weather in The Plains, VA

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 20198

Sunny
Now64°F

Sunny

High / Low73° / 54°
Rain chance7%
Wind13 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny64°2% rain
11 AMSunny67°1% rain
12 PMSunny69°1% rain
1 PMSunny72°1% rain
2 PMPartly Cloudy73°5% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy73°3% rain
4 PMOvercast72°10% rain
5 PMOvercast70°9% rain
6 PMOvercast65°12% rain
7 PMOvercast64°13% rain
8 PMOvercast62°16% rain
9 PMPatchy rain nearby61°24% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
73° 54°Sunny
Rain 7%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
73° 59°Overcast
Rain 17%Gust 14 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
68° 57°Overcast
Rain 27%Gust 10 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like55°F
Humidity53%
Pressure29.95 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind13 mph NNW
Wind gusts28 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:02 AM
Sunset07:02 PM
Moonrise06:52 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour2 PM · 73°F
Coolest hour8 AM · 59°F
Highest rain chance9 PM · 24%
Strongest gusts11 AM · 28 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 24%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 55°F with winds near 13 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

69°F, 1% rain chance and 14 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 28 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 64°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 24%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Local weather characteristics in The Plains

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.

The Plains is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 38.86°N latitude and 77.77°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.

The Plains weather today

Sunny and 64°F in The Plains, VA. Today's high is 73°F with a 7% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 28 mph. Relative humidity is 53%, pressure is 29.95 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in The Plains

Sunrise is at 07:02 AM and sunset is at 07:02 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 73°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 17%.

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