Weather forecast for todaySouth Boston, VA

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 10:12 am EDT

  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Rain
Rain
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 12mphN 350°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Dewpoint: 50°F
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
Currently, moderate rain is soaking the ground.
Current rainfall is 0.08".
The temperature is a cool 53.6°F, with the feels-like temperature being evaluated at a chilly 48.2°F. The current temperature is almost at the maximum of today's expected 57.2°F.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 57°F
  • 37°F
AM Rain
AM Rain
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.16"
  • Wind: 12mphN 8°
  • Humidity: 67%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:25 am EDT
  • Sunset: 6:36 pm EDT
  • ▼
On Saturday, October 17, periods of morning rain will bring damp conditions.
The likelihood of rain for today is high. However, precipitation will be light. The maximum anticipated temperature is a moderate 57.2°F, while the minimum temperature will be an icy 37.4°F.
The temperature will be lower and more consistent with November's average high of 57.6°F than with October's usual.
Sunrise was at 7:25 am and sunset will be at 6:36 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 12min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 5 pm 57°C.
Coldest hour: 1 am 45°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 11 am 61%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 11 am
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 61%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 12mphN 0°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 5mi
  • UV index: 2
  • ▼
  • 12 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 45%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 12mphN 5°
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 2
  • ▼
  • 1 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphN 11°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
  • ▼
  • 2 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphNNE 13°
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
  • ▼
  • 3 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphN 9°
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
  • ▼
  • 4 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphN 10°
  • Humidity: 52%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
  • ▼
  • 5 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 10mphNNE 14°
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
  • ▼
  • 6 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphNNE 14°
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
Sunset: 6:36 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNNE 21°
  • Humidity: 54%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
  • 8 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNNE 20°
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
  • 9 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNNE 21°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
  • 10 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphNNE 21°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
  • 11 pm
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNNE 16°
  • Humidity: 62%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
Today, a combination of overcast, rain-soaked and clear weather is forecasted.
With minimal precipitation of 0.04", rain is forecasted at 11 am and 12 pm.
The temperature will vary between a maximum of 57.2°F and a minimum of 46.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 4 pm and 5 pm.
Today, the high will reflect a pattern closer to November's 57.6°F than October's. The lowest temperature today is also more consistent with November's average minimum of 40.5°F than the average low in October of 51.3°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 14:12:20 UTC
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | weather.com | Weather
Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Yes, it rains now. Current precipitation is 0.08".

At 10:12 am EDT, the temperature is 53.6°F. Feels-like temperature is 48.2°F.

Today, expect rainy weather to start the day before gradual improvement.

Light precipitation of 0.16" is forecasted. The chance of rainfall is high at 100%.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 57.2°F, while the minimum temperature will be 37.4°F.
The highest temperature today will be notably lower than the average maximum of 70°F in October. The lowest temperature will be also notably lower than the average low of 51.3°F.

On Saturday, in South Boston, sunrise was at 7:25 am and sunset will be at 6:36 pm (EDT).

In South Boston, the length of the day today will be 11h and 12min.