Weather forecast for todaySmithfield, VA

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 10:45 am EDT

  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Rain
Rain
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Wind: 14mphN 10°
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Dewpoint: 54°F
  • Pressure: 30.08"Hg
  • Visibility: 3mi
  • UV index: 1
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Currently, in Smithfield, scattered rain showers are moving through the area.
Current rainfall is 0.12".
The temperature is a mild 55.4°F, with the feels-like temperature closely matching at 53.6°F. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum of today's predicted 59°F.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 59°F
  • 48°F
Rain / Wind
Rain / Wind
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.28"
  • Wind: 21mphN 3°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • UV index: 1
  • Sunrise: 7:16 am EDT
  • Sunset: 6:27 pm EDT
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Today, on Saturday, October 17, rain may arrive along with notable wind gusts.
The likelihood of rainfall is high. However, precipitation will be light. The maximum temperature will be a mild 59°F, while the minimum temperature will be a chilly 48.2°F.
Today, the expected high temperature of 59°F better resembles November's average maximum than October's usual.
Sunrise was at 7:16 am and sunset will be at 6:27 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 11min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 11 am 55°C.
Coldest hour: 1 am 50°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 11 am 100%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 11 am
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Rain
Rain
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Wind: 18mphN 1°
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Visibility: 2mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 12 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Rain
Rain
  • Precip. probability: 90%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 17mphN 3°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 2mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 1 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Rain
Rain
  • Precip. probability: 98%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 17mphN 4°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 2mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 2 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Light Rain / Wind
Light Rain / Wind
  • Precip. probability: 76%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 21mphN 4°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 2mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 3 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 61%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 18mphN 5°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 4mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 4 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 18mphN 7°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 8mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 5 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 17mphN 6°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 9%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphN 5°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:27 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphN 4°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphN 3°
  • Humidity: 64%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphN 3°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphN 7°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 16mphNNE 11°
  • Humidity: 62%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Smithfield, a combination of cloud-filled and showery weather is predicted.
Rainfall is expected from 11 am to 3 pm. With light precipitation of 0.12", most rainfall is expected at 11 am.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 55.4°F and the lowest temperature of 51.8°F. The feels-like temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 44.6°F and the highest temperature of 51.8°F. The warmest part of the day will be around 11 am.
The maximum temperature today will be more similar to November's average high of 58.1°F than October's usual of 70.2°F. The expected low will be also more alike with what’s common in November than the current October average of 56.3°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 14:45:51 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Yes, it rains now. Current precipitation is 0.12".

The current temperature (10:45 am EDT) is 55.4°F.

Today, in Smithfield, rain and blustery winds are expected.

Light precipitation of 0.28" is anticipated. The likelihood of rainfall is high at 100%.

Today, the highest temperature will be 59°F, while the lowest temperature will be 48.2°F.
The maximum temperature today will be uncommonly lower than the average highest temperature of 70.2°F in October. The lowest temperature today will be moderately lower than the average low temperature.

On Saturday, in Smithfield, sunrise was at 7:16 am and sunset will be at 6:27 pm (EDT).

In Smithfield, the length of the day today will be 11h and 11min.