Richmond, VA Weather Forecast

Today's Weather

Tue, May 19

Very hot with the temperature approaching the record high of 97 set in 1962 with plenty of sunshine; caution advised if outside for extended periods of time Hi: 96°

Tonight: Clear and warm Lo: 70°

Current Weather

6:55 PM

Looking Ahead

Abrupt change to cooler weather late this week after record-challenging heat; damp Memorial Day weekend may follow

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Clouds

Temperature

Hourly Weather

10-Day Weather Forecast

Today

5/19

96° 70°

Near-record temperatures

Night: Clear and warm

Wed

5/20

99° 66°

An afternoon thunderstorm

Cloudy, warm and humid

55%

Thu

5/21

75° 56°

Cloudy, a shower and t-storm

Cloudy with a stray t-storm

88%

Fri

5/22

64° 54°

Cloudy with a few showers

Clouds, a shower

85%

Sat

5/23

72° 58°

Cloudy with a thunderstorm

Showers around early; cloudy

55%

Sun

5/24

78° 64°

Cloudy with a thunderstorm

A few evening showers

55%

Mon

5/25

79° 63°

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm

Clouds, a couple of showers

55%

Tue

5/26

79° 62°

Humid with rain at times

Cloudy with a shower late

60%

Wed

5/27

80° 61°

A touch of afternoon rain

Times of rain

55%

Thu

5/28

79° 60°

Some brightening

Overcast and humid

Sun & Moon

14 hrs 18 mins

Rise 5:57 AM

Set 8:15 PM

Waxing Crescent

Rise 8:16 AM

Set 11:59 PM

Air Quality

Air Quality Poor

The air has reached a high level of pollution and is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Reduce time spent outside if you are feeling symptoms such as difficulty breathing or throat irritation.