Weather forecast for today
Richmond, VA

Weather forecast for today

Tuesday, May 13.

Rain / Thunder
6:00 am

8:12 pm
EDT
Rain / Thunder
70°F / 63°F
  • Wind: 13mph ESE
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.2"
  • UV index: 3
On Tuesday, May 13, expect rain and thunderstorms later, particularly in the evening.
The chance of precipitation for today is high. However, the rainfall will be light. Slight temperature shifts from a high of a delightful 69.8°F to a low of an enjoyable 62.6°F are expected.
The day's peak of 69.8°F reflects April's seasonal pattern more than May's.
Sunrise will be at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:12 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 12min.

Current condition

Cloudy
1:49 am EDT
Cloudy
  • 66°F
  • Feels like: 66°F
  • Wind: 5mph ESE
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Dewpoint: 66°F
  • Pressure: 30.07"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
At the moment, in Richmond, the weather is predominantly cloudy, casting a gray tone over the city.
Rainfall is minimal.
The temperature is a comfortable 66.2°F. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum predicted 69.8°F for today.

Weather radar - Richmond, VA

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

Does it rain now?
Currently, it rains, but precipitation is minimal.
What is the temperature now?
At 1:49 am EDT, the temperature is 66.2°F.
What is the weather forecast for Richmond for today?
Today, expect heavy rain and thunderstorms to develop in the late hours.
Will it rain today?
Light precipitation of 0.2" is forecasted. The likelihood of rainfall is high at 100%.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the highest temperature will be 69.8°F, while the lowest temperature will be 62.6°F.
The maximum temperature will be a couple of degrees lower than the average highest temperature of 78.3°F in May. The lowest temperature will be also a couple of degrees higher than the average low of 58.1°F.
What time are sunrise and sunset today?
On Tuesday, in Richmond, sunrise will be at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:12 pm (EDT).
How many hours of daylight will Richmond have today?
In Richmond, the length of the day today will be 14h and 12min.

Hourly weather forecast

2 am
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 5mph ESE
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Precip. probability: 59%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
4 am
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 6mph ESE
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Precip. probability: 82%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 5mi
6 am
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Light Rain
Light Rain
  • Wind: 9mph ESE
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Precip. probability: 74%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 3mi
Sunrise: 6:00 am
8 am
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 11mph ESE
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Precip. probability: 99%
  • Precipitation: 0.16"
  • Visibility: 2mi
10 am
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 12mph ESE
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Precip. probability: 97%
  • Precipitation: 0.2"
  • Visibility: 1mi
12 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 12mph ESE
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Precip. probability: 93%
  • Precipitation: 0.16"
  • Visibility: 2mi
2 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Rain
Rain
  • Wind: 12mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Precip. probability: 85%
  • Precipitation: 0.16"
  • Visibility: 2mi
4 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 12mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 91%
  • Precipitation: 0.43"
  • Visibility: 2mi
6 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 9mph ESE
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Precip. probability: 85%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Visibility: 2mi
8 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 6mph ESE
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Precip. probability: 37%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 2mi
Sunset: 8:12 pm
10 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Wind: 6mph ESE
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Precip. probability: 34%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 2mi
Today, a combination of rain-soaked and storm-filled weather is forecasted.
Rainfall is expected throughout the entire day, with precipitation varying from a minimal 0.04" to a maximum of 0.43". With elevated precipitation of 0.43", most rainfall is expected at 4 pm.
The temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 66.2°F and the highest temperature of 69.8°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 4 pm.
The maximum temperature will align more closely with April's average high of 68.4°F than with May's 78.3°F. The lowest temperature is expected to be a few degrees higher than the average minimum in May, typically 58.1°F.
Updated: May 13, 2025 @ 05:49:32 UTC
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Richmond, Virginia, USA

  • en: Richmond, Virginia, USA
  • es: Richmond, Virginia, EE.UU.
  • hr: Ričmond, Virdžinija, SAD
  • sr: Ričmond, Virdžinija, SAD
  • zh: 里士满, 弗吉尼亚州, 美国
  • Latitude: 37.540725°
  • Longitude: -77.436048°
  • Elevation: 171 ft
  • Current time: 1:53am EDT
  • Sunrise: 6:00 am EDT
  • Sunset: 8:12 pm EDT
  • Timezone: America/New_York
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