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Weather Conditions for Gillespie, Virginia : Bedford County
Issued: 7:00 pm EDT Oct 10, 2026 Latitude: 37.2140329 Longitude: -79.4322502 View on Google Maps

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Tonight Sunday Columbus Day Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
90% chance of thunderstorms on Tonight 80% chance of thunderstorms on Sunday Sunny on Columbus Day Sunny on Tuesday Sunny on Wednesday Mostly Sunny on Thursday Partly Sunny on Friday Mostly Sunny on Saturday
Low: 57°F High: 72°F High: 78°F High: 82°F High: 84°F High: 76°F High: 74°F High: 65°F
Low: 63°F Low: 56°F Low: 62°F Low: 62°F Low: 58°F Low: 54°F  
Thunderstorms Thunderstorms Sunny Sunny Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Sunny Mostly Sunny

Hourly forecast

Gillespie, va · Next 24 hours · Eastern time (EST/EDT)

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Current Conditions at
LYNCHBURG - (KLYH)
61°
Cloudy
Light Rain
as of 6:54 PM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 82%
Dew Point: 55°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.24 in.
Flight Rule: MVFR
Wind Data
10 MPH
Gust: 21 MPH
030° Northeast
Cloud Level(s): Broken at 2600ft, Solid Overcast at 7000ft
Current Conditions at
ROANOKE - (KROA)
59°
Cloudy
Mist
as of 6:54 PM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 87%
Dew Point: 55°F
Visibility: 3 Miles
Pressure: 30.25 in.
Flight Rule: MVFR
Wind Data
5 MPH
030° Northeast
Cloud Level(s): Solid Overcast at 2000ft
Current Conditions at
DANVILLE - (KDAN)
Partly Cloudy
as of 6:53 PM EDST
Pressure: 30.19 in.
Wind Data
Calm
Current Conditions at
VIRGINIA TECH ARPT - (KBCB)
57°
Cloudy
Light Rain
as of 6:35 PM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 100%
Dew Point: 57°F
Visibility: 5 Miles
Pressure: 30.25 in.
Flight Rule: IFR
Wind Data
20 MPH
Gust: 28 MPH
090° East
Cloud Level(s): Solid Overcast at 600ft
90% chance of thunderstorms Tonight Tonight... Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am. Low around 57. Northeast wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

80% chance of thunderstorms Sunday Sunday... Occasional showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 72. East wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

40% chance of rain Sunday Night Sunday Night... A chance of showers between 10pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, then becoming mostly clear toward daybreak, with a low around 63. West wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Sunny on Columbus Day Columbus Day... Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Mostly Clear on Monday Night Monday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

Sunny on Tuesday Tuesday... Sunny, with a high near 82.

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

Sunny on Wednesday Wednesday... Sunny, with a high near 84.

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

Mostly Sunny on Thursday Thursday... Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

Mostly Cloudy on Thursday Night Thursday Night... Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Partly Sunny on Friday Friday... Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

Cloudy on Friday Night Friday Night... Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Mostly Sunny on Saturday Saturday... Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

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Sun Almanac for Gillespie, Virginia
Astronomical Sunrise 05:55 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 06:25 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 06:55 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 07:21 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: 11 Hours 27 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 6:48 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 7:14 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 7:44 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 8:14 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: 12 Hours 19 Minutes
Nautical Rise to Set: 13 Hours 19 Minutes
Astro Rise to Set: 14 Hours 19 Minutes

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Moon Almanac for Gillespie, Virginia
Moon Phase: New Moon
Moon Illumination: 0%
Moon Age: 0.32 Days
Moon is currently below the horizon
Distance from Moon to Earth: 242,526 miles
Upcoming Lunar Events for
Gillespie:
Next EventEvent TimeIllum

Moonrise:08:24 am Sun0.8%
High Moon:01:46 pm Sun1.3%
Moonset:07:01 pm Sun1.8%
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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