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Weather Conditions for Box Elder, Virginia : Suffolk (city) County
Issued: 6:55 pm EDT Sep 4, 2026 Latitude: 36.6576511 Longitude: -76.7260675 View on Google Maps

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Tonight Saturday Sunday Labor Day Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
70% chance of thunderstorms on Tonight 40% chance of thunderstorms on Saturday 40% chance of thunderstorms on Sunday Sunny on Labor Day Sunny on Tuesday Sunny on Wednesday Sunny on Thursday Sunny on Friday
Low: 73°F High: 93°F High: 83°F High: 82°F High: 85°F High: 88°F High: 93°F High: 87°F
Low: 68°F Low: 64°F Low: 61°F Low: 62°F Low: 68°F Low: 70°F  
Thunderstorms Thunderstorms Thunderstorms Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny
Current Conditions at
SUFFOLK - (KSFQ)
79°
Clear
as of 7:15 PM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 69%
Dew Point: 68°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 29.93 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
7 MPH
200° South
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
FRANKLIN/J B ROSE - (KFKN)
Mostly Cloudy
Thunderstorm In Vicinity
as of 7:15 PM EDST
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 29.91 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
14 MPH
Gust: 21 MPH
190° South
Cloud Level(s): Scattered at 8500ft, Broken at 12000ft
Current Conditions at
CHESAPEAKE - (KCPK)
79°
Clear
as of 7:15 PM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 78%
Dew Point: 72°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 29.92 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
Calm
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
WAKEFIELD - (KAKQ)
86°
Feels like 95°F
Cloudy
Light Thunderstorm Rain
as of 7:16 PM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 70%
Dew Point: 75°F
Visibility: 9 Miles
Pressure: 29.89 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
Calm
Cloud Level(s): Solid Overcast at 10000ft
70% chance of thunderstorms Tonight Tonight... Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 73. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

40% chance of thunderstorms Saturday Saturday... A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

70% chance of thunderstorms Saturday Night Saturday Night... A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

40% chance of thunderstorms Sunday Sunday... A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light northeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Cloudy on Sunday Night Sunday Night... Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

Sunny on Labor Day Labor Day... Sunny, with a high near 82.

Clear on Monday Night Monday Night... Clear, with a low around 61.

Sunny on Tuesday Tuesday... Sunny, with a high near 85.

Mostly Clear on Tuesday Night Tuesday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Sunny on Wednesday Wednesday... Sunny, with a high near 88.

Mostly Clear on Wednesday Night Wednesday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Sunny on Thursday Thursday... Sunny, with a high near 93.

Mostly Clear on Thursday Night Thursday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Sunny on Friday Friday... Sunny, with a high near 87.

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Sun Almanac for Box Elder, Virginia
Astronomical Sunrise 15:11 AM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun is 18° below the horizon and the sky begins to brighten from a completly darkened state.
Nautical Sunrise 15:43 AM?Nautical sunrise (or nautical dawn) is the precise moment when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon in the morning. It marks the beginning of nautical twilight, allowing pilots/mariners to see the horizon.
Civil Sunrise 16:14 AM?Civil sunrise is the moment in the morning when the sun's center is 6° below the horizon. It marks the start of morning civil twilight, providing enough natural light for most, outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes before actual sunrise.
Sunrise 16:41 AM?Sunrise (or sunup) is the moment when the upper rim of the Sun appears on the horizon in the morning. It marks the end of the twilight phase, often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors.

Daylight: 0 Hours 50 Minutes?Daylight hours are the period of time between local sunrise and sunset, representing the daily portion of sunlight. These hours change in length based on season, Earth's tilt, and latitude.

Sunset 05:31 PM?The sunset is defined in astronomy as the moment the upper limb of the Sun disappears below the horizon. It marks the end of daylight and is often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors. It also signals the beginning of twilight.
Civil Sunset 05:57 PM?Civil sunset (or evening civil twilight) occurs when the center of the sun is 6° below the horizon, marking the end of the brightest twilight phase. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes after sunset, providing enough light for most outdoor activities to continue without artificial light.
Nautical Sunset 06:28 PM?Nautical sunset occurs when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon, marking the end of nautical twilight. This phase, following civil twilight, allows the horizon to remain visible, enabling mariners to take accurate star sights for navigation. The sky is dark, but some ambient light remains
Astronomical Sunset 07:00 PM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun drops to 18° below the horizon. This causes the sky to enter a completly darkened state.

Civil Rise to Set: 1 Hours 43 Minutes
Nautical Rise to Set: 2 Hours 45 Minutes
Astro Rise to Set: 3 Hours 49 Minutes

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Moon Almanac for Box Elder, Virginia
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43%
Moon Age: 22.8 Days
Moon is currently below the horizon
Distance from Moon to Earth: 225,849 miles
Upcoming Lunar Events for
Box Elder:
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Moonrise:12:09 am Sat40.3%
High Moon:08:02 am Sat36.6%
Moonset:03:53 pm Sat32.9%
New Moon: Wed Aug 12
First Quarter: Wed Aug 19
Full Moon: Fri Aug 28
Last Quarter: Fri Sep 4
New Moon: Thu Sep 10
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National Summary
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in the contiguous United States
High
Temp
106° Gila Bend (Aaf), Arizona
and 1 other location
Low
Temp
46° Mullan Pass, Idaho
Wind
Speed
28mph Boysen/Thermopol, Wyoming
and 2 other locations
Wind
Gust
45mph Milford, Utah
Heat
Index
121° Corning Municipal A/P, Arkansas
High
Pressure
30.70Hg Salida Mountain, Colorado
Low
Pressure
29.72Hg Nellis AFB, Nevada
and 5 other locations
# Locations Reporting Rain 40
# Locations Reporting Thunderstorms / Lightning 33
Average Temperature in the Contiguous USA 84°
Virginia State Summary
of upper and lower values of current conditions amongst 63 locations
in Virginia
High
Temp
91° Brookneal
Low
Temp
66° Hot Springs
Wind
Speed
22mph Brookneal
Wind
Gust
33mph Roanoke
Heat
Index
100° Langley AFB
and 1 other location
High
Pressure
30.14Hg Marion/Wytheville
Low
Pressure
29.84Hg Fort Belvoir
Average temperature in Virginia 78°
# Locations Reporting Rain 4
# Locations Reporting Thunderstorms 5
# Locations Reporting VFR
(Visual Flight Rules)
63