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Virginia Weather Oct. 22–25: Chilly Nights Near 38°, Dry Days
Wakefield, VA – A stretch of seasonably cool autumn weather will continue across eastern and central Virginia through Sunday, Oct. 25, bringing mostly sunny skies, afternoon temperatures in the 60s an
By Erin Vale · 2026-10-22T09:56:12.284Z
Wakefield, VA – A stretch of seasonably cool autumn weather will continue across eastern and central Virginia through Sunday, Oct. 25, bringing mostly sunny skies, afternoon temperatures in the 60s and chilly overnight conditions that could send some inland communities into the upper 30s.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, dry weather will dominate the region throughout the weekend, with Thursday expected to be the warmest day for most locations. High temperatures will generally remain in the 60s before cooler conditions settle in Friday and Saturday.
Thursday, Oct. 22: Mostly sunny skies will bring afternoon highs between 65 and 70 degrees. Conditions will remain dry across much of the region, including Richmond, the Virginia Peninsula and surrounding communities.
Friday, Oct. 23: Temperatures will cool slightly, with highs ranging from 62 to 69 degrees. Partly cloudy skies are expected, although no significant rainfall is forecast.
Saturday, Oct. 24: The coolest afternoon temperatures of the four day period are expected, with highs ranging from 60 to 65 degrees. Mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies will continue, providing favorable conditions for outdoor activities.
Sunday, Oct. 25: Temperatures rebound slightly, with afternoon highs reaching between 62 and 68 degrees. Mostly sunny conditions are expected to continue across eastern Virginia.
Overnight temperatures will be noticeably cooler throughout the forecast period, particularly across inland communities where lows could fall into the upper 30s to middle 40s.
Residents heading outdoors during early morning hours should consider wearing additional layers, especially in rural and inland areas where temperatures typically fall faster overnight.
Despite the chilly mornings, the forecast offers several days of pleasant autumn weather for outdoor recreation, community events and weekend travel.
No significant rain or major storm system is highlighted in the current four day outlook