Weather forecast for todayNelson, VA

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 11:47 am EDT

  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Showers in the Vicinity
Showers in the Vicinity
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 10mphN 0°
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Dewpoint: 48°F
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 1
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In Nelson, currently, localized showers are present just outside the area.
Rainfall is insignificant.
The temperature is a fresh 51.8°F, the felt air temperature is slightly different, assessed at a brisk 46.4°F. The current temperature is only a few degrees off the highest temperature of the day.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 57°F
  • 37°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 56%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 12mphN 10°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • UV index: 3
  • Sunrise: 7:24 am EDT
  • Sunset: 6:36 pm EDT
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Today, showers will occur throughout the day, with some dry intervals in between.
Minimal precipitation is predicted. The temperature will fluctuate from a high of a refreshing 57.2°F to a low of a cold 37.4°F.
Today, the lower temperature fits better with the expected maximum in November than October.
Sunrise was at 7:24 am and sunset will be at 6:36 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 12min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 4 pm - 6 pm 55°C.
Coldest hour: 2 am 43°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 12 pm 50%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 12 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 50%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 11mphN 2°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 8mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 1 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 56%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 12mphN 6°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 2 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphN 9°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 3 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphNNE 12°
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphNNE 12°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 5 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphNNE 15°
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphNNE 16°
  • Humidity: 53%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:36 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphNNE 19°
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNNE 19°
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNNE 20°
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNNE 22°
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNNE 18°
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, a combination of cloudy, damp and sun-filled weather is expected.
With minimal precipitation of 0.04", rainfall is anticipated at 12 pm and 1 pm.
The temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 46.4°F and the highest temperature of 55.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 4 pm to 6 pm.
Today, the forecast temperature is more similar to November's average maximum of 57.9°F than October's. The expected low will be also more alike with what’s common in November than the current October average of 51.6°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 15:47:27 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently, it rains, but precipitation is minimal.

At 11:47 am EDT, the temperature is 51.8°F. Feels-like temperature is 46.4°F.

Today, expect occasional showers throughout the day, with the rain easing off in the afternoon.

There is a high probability of rainfall. Precipitation will be minimal.

Today, the highest temperature will be 57.2°F, while the lowest temperature will be 37.4°F.
The maximum temperature today will be notably lower than the average highest temperature of 70.2°F in October. The lowest temperature will be also noticeably lower than the average low of 51.6°F.

On Saturday, in Nelson, sunrise was at 7:24 am and sunset will be at 6:36 pm (EDT).

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 12min.