Richmond is waking up to clear skies and temperatures in the low 40s Thursday, but the afternoon will warm quickly under bright sunshine. The high should reach about 69 degrees, with a north wind adding a light fall chill and occasional gusts up to 17 mph.
There is no rain in the Thursday forecast, and the dry pattern is expected to stick around, according to the National Weather Service. Thursday night will be clear with a low near 45, setting up Friday highs in the mid-to-upper 60s to lower 70s, with partly sunny to occasionally mostly cloudy skies in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina.
Crisp Nights Take Over The Weekend
Friday night could feel noticeably colder, with mostly clear skies and a low near 41. Saturday should stay sunny and mild, with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s to lower 70s, while Sunday rebounds slightly to about 67 under clear skies.
The chilly mornings are the bigger story for anyone heading out early. Inland areas could dip into the upper 30s or low 40s Friday night through Sunday morning, so the jacket may be doing more work than the calendar suggests.
Warm Finish To A Dry Stretch
Monday is forecast to be sunny with a high near 69, followed by another clear night around 44 degrees. Tuesday could be the warmest day of the stretch at about 71, while Wednesday stays partly sunny near 69.
The outlook is a modest update to Hoodline’s earlier Richmond forecast, with the latest guidance emphasizing a longer run of dry weather and several crisp overnight lows. Elevated tides and coastal flooding remain concerns along some tidal waterways east of the city through Friday, but Richmond itself is set for a quiet stretch of classic fall weather.
