Richmond is waking up Sunday under clear skies and temperatures around 43 degrees, with a sunny afternoon headed toward 64. The comfortable stretch continues into midweek, though rain chances return Thursday before a sharper cool-down arrives by Friday.
According to the National Weather Service, Sunday afternoon southwest winds are forecast at 5 to 10 knots, or about 6 to 12 mph. Sunday night remains clear, with temperatures dipping to about 43 degrees.
Sunny Skies Carry Richmond Through Veterans Day
Monday will remain sunny with a high near 64. A dry cold front crosses Monday, followed by northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts around 20 mph over most of the area. Tuesday warms to about 70 degrees under clear skies, followed by another sunny Veterans Day with temperatures near 70.
Inland lows are forecast in the mid- to upper 30s Monday night and upper 30s to mid-40s Tuesday night, making mornings jacket weather even as afternoons turn pleasantly mild. Outdoor plans get several dry days before the forecast becomes more unsettled.
Thursday Showers Lead Into A Colder Weekend
A chance of rain showers arrives later Thursday or Thursday night, with mostly cloudy skies and highs in the lower 60s. The chance of precipitation is about 50%, and showers could linger into Thursday night.
Friday looks cooler, with possible morning showers and highs in the lower 50s. Saturday should turn mostly sunny near 52, but overnight lows could fall to the lower 30s Friday night and around 40 Saturday night.
