Richmond is starting Friday with clear skies and a crisp temperature near 45 degrees, but the afternoon will bring plenty of sunshine and a high around 66. North winds near 9 mph may make it feel a little cooler, with occasional inland gusts possibly reaching 15 to 20 mph. Rain is not expected.
The National Weather Service expects temperatures to fall quickly after sunset, reaching about 41 degrees overnight under mostly clear skies. Saturday will stay mostly sunny with a high near 65, while Saturday night dips to around 42.
Sunny Weekend Weather Sticks Around
Sunday looks like the weekend standout, with sunshine and a high near 67. The overnight low should settle around 40 degrees, so early risers may want an extra layer even as the afternoon turns comfortably mild.
Warm-Up Arrives Early Next Week
Richmond should reach about 70 degrees Monday and Tuesday, with sunny skies and light winds. Wednesday and Thursday remain mostly sunny and mild, with highs near 66 and 69, respectively, though clouds increase Wednesday night and a small rain chance returns late in the week.
Overall, the forecast calls for a dry, seasonable stretch through the middle of next week. The biggest weather swing will be between chilly mornings in the 40s and pleasantly warm afternoons near 70.
