Richmond, VA Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
74°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. South wind around 6 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 74°F | Sunny | 6 mph S | 0% |
| Tonight | 50°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph SE | 1% |
| Wednesday | 78°F | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 1 to 7 mph S | 4% |
| Wednesday Night | 61°F | Mostly Cloudy | 6 mph S | 5% |
| Thursday | 78°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 6 to 12 mph S | 18% |
| Thursday Night | 64°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 6 mph S | 73% |
| Friday | 74°F | Showers And Thunderstorms | 2 to 7 mph SW | 80% |
| Friday Night | 53°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 3 mph NW | 71% |
| Saturday | 68°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 to 8 mph NW | 10% |
| Saturday Night | 44°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph N | 10% |
| Sunday | 64°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 6 mph NW | 4% |
| Sunday Night | 42°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph W | 14% |
| Monday | 64°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 6 to 12 mph W | 17% |
| Monday Night | 41°F | Mostly Clear | 3 to 7 mph SW | 13% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Richmond, VA
Last spring frost
Apr 3
First fall frost
Nov 4
Growing season
215 days
Hardiness zone
7b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Richmond Intl Ap, Va (8.3 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.