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Weather Conditions for Brightwood, Virginia : Madison County
Issued: 8:25 pm EDT Aug 27, 2026 Latitude: 38.4215164 Longitude: -78.1936127 View on Google Maps

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70% chance of thunderstorms on Tonight 30% chance of thunderstorms on Friday Morning Fog on Saturday Sunny on Sunday Sunny on Monday Mostly Sunny on Tuesday 20% chance of thunderstorms on Wednesday 30% chance of thunderstorms on Thursday
Low: 66°F High: 85°F High: 85°F High: 88°F High: 91°F High: 92°F High: 92°F High: 89°F
Low: 66°F Low: 66°F Low: 68°F Low: 71°F Low: 71°F Low: 70°F  
Thunderstorms Thunderstorms Morning Fog Sunny Sunny Mostly Sunny Thunderstorms Thunderstorms
Current Conditions at
ORANGE - (KOMH)
68°
Clear
as of 10:55 AM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 60%
Dew Point: 54°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.40 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
3 MPH
140° Southeast
Current Conditions at
CULPEPPER - (KCJR)
70°
Clear
as of 10:55 AM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 52%
Dew Point: 52°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.41 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
Calm
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
CHARLOTTESVILLE - (KCHO)
66°
Clear
as of 10:53 AM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 59%
Dew Point: 52°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.40 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
Calm
Current Conditions at
LOUISA COUNTY - (KLKU)
70°
Clear
as of 10:55 AM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 56%
Dew Point: 54°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.41 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
3 MPH
100° East
Cloud Level(s): Clear
70% chance of thunderstorms Tonight Tonight... Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

30% chance of thunderstorms Friday Friday... A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

20% chance of thunderstorms Friday Night Friday Night... A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Morning Fog on Saturday Saturday... Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

Mostly Clear on Saturday Night Saturday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

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

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

Sunny on Monday Monday... Sunny, with a high near 91.

Mostly Clear on Monday Night Monday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Mostly Sunny on Tuesday Tuesday... Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Cloudy on Tuesday Night Tuesday Night... Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

20% chance of thunderstorms Wednesday Wednesday... A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

20% chance of thunderstorms Wednesday Night Wednesday Night... A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

30% chance of thunderstorms Thursday Thursday... A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Sun Almanac for Brightwood, Virginia
Astronomical Sunrise 05:25 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 05:57 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 06:28 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 06:55 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: 12 Hours 26 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 7:21 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 7:48 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 8:19 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 8:51 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: 13 Hours 20 Minutes
Nautical Rise to Set: 14 Hours 22 Minutes
Astro Rise to Set: 15 Hours 26 Minutes

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Moon Almanac for Brightwood, Virginia
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 21%
Moon Age: 4.46 Days
Moon is currently below the horizon
Distance from Moon to Earth: 248,134 miles
Upcoming Lunar Events for
Brightwood:
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Moonrise:11:42 am Tue20.9%
High Moon:04:37 pm Tue22.6%
Moonset:09:26 pm Tue24.3%
New Moon: Thu Sep 10
First Quarter: Fri Sep 18
Full Moon: Sat Sep 26
Last Quarter: Sat Oct 3
New Moon: Sat Oct 10
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