Richmond is starting Friday, October 30, with fog and mist and temperatures around 52 degrees, but the gray opening act is temporary: sunshine will push the city to near 80 this afternoon. The warm finish arrives just ahead of a cooler, still dry Halloween weekend.
Fog Fades Before A Warm Friday Afternoon
Patchy fog should thin by midmorning, with sunny skies taking over and light northwest winds. Friday night turns clear and much colder, dropping to around 46, so the day’s T-shirt weather will need a jacket by dark.
The latest forecast from the National Weather Service calls for no rain Friday and says cooler air will arrive behind a dry front. No land-based watches or warnings are listed for Richmond, although small-craft advisories apply to nearby waterways.
Halloween Looks Cooler But Still Dry
Saturday, October 31, should be mostly sunny with a high near 66 and no meaningful rain chance. Temperatures will fall to about 43 Saturday night under mostly cloudy skies, making a light layer a smart add-on for anyone lingering outside after trick-or-treating.
That is a slight cool-down from Hoodline’s earlier Richmond forecast, but the practical takeaway is unchanged: Halloween plans still have a mostly dry weather window.
Warmth Returns Before Late-Week Rain Chances
Sunday and Monday stay partly sunny to mostly cloudy, with highs near 67 and 69. Tuesday rebounds to about 74 under mostly sunny skies, with highs in the lower to middle 70s Wednesday. Rain chances may return Thursday.
For Richmond, Friday is the warmest day, Saturday is the best outdoor-plans bet, and later in the week is when an umbrella may earn its keep.
