Richmond starts Wednesday, October 21, with clear skies and temperatures around 48 degrees, setting up a sunny afternoon near 68. Winds will be light early, then increase by late morning to 10–15 knots area-wide, while the afternoon should be comfortable and dry. No rain is expected in the city.
Sunny Stretch, Chilly Nights
Clear skies continue Wednesday night, when temperatures fall to around 43 degrees. Thursday brings another sunny day with a high near 69, followed by a cooler Friday topping out around 62, according to the National Weather Service.
Frost Risk Returns This Weekend
Friday night could be the coldest stretch, with Richmond falling near 40 degrees and cooler Piedmont locations facing a chance of patchy frost. Saturday stays sunny but cool near 62, while Sunday rebounds to about 66 under mostly clear skies.
Warmer Again Next Week
Temperatures moderate early next week, with sunny highs near 69 forecast for Monday and Tuesday. The region's coastal flood and high surf concerns remain focused well east of Richmond, leaving the city with a quiet, dry outlook for outdoor plans.
