Richmond Week-Ahead Home Guide, Oct 10 to Oct 16: Rain Likely on 3 of 7 Days

The National Weather Service forecast for Richmond, VA covers Oct 10 to Oct 16, 2026. Highs range from 74°F to 85°F, with the coldest night near 56°F, and 3 of 7 days carry a 50 percent or higher chance of rain or snow.

The Week at a Glance

• Saturday, Oct 10: Rain Showers, low 64°F, 95 percent chance of precipitation.
• Sunday, Oct 11: Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, high 77°F, low 64°F, 96 percent chance of precipitation.
• Monday, Oct 12: Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny, high 75°F, low 59°F, 66 percent chance of precipitation.
• Tuesday, Oct 13: Sunny, high 81°F, low 64°F, 1 percent chance of precipitation.
• Wednesday, Oct 14: Sunny, high 85°F, low 62°F, 9 percent chance of precipitation.
• Thursday, Oct 15: Mostly Sunny, high 75°F, low 58°F, 9 percent chance of precipitation.
• Friday, Oct 16: Partly Sunny, high 74°F, low 56°F, 17 percent chance of precipitation.

What to Do Around the House This Week

1. Work around the wet days: the chance of rain or snow reaches 50 percent or more on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Set a boot tray and a second doormat at the entry and make sure basement window wells are clear, and save line-drying and yard work for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

October Household Checklist

• Drain and store garden hoses, and shut off outdoor water lines before the first hard freeze.
• Test the heating system on a mild day so any repair is not an emergency call.
• Reverse ceiling fans to spin clockwise on low to push warm air down.

In Season at the Market

Produce that is typically in season across much of the country in October includes apples, pumpkins, pears, cranberries and brussels sprouts. Buying what is in season usually means better flavor and lower prices, so plan a few of this week's meals around it.

Forecasts change, so check the latest National Weather Service update for Richmond before scheduling outdoor work.