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Weather Conditions for Leader, Virginia : Chesterfield County
Issued: 6:11 am EDT Sep 8, 2026 Latitude: 37.2723726 Longitude: -77.5655447 View on Google Maps

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Sunny on Today Cloudy on Tonight Sunny on Wednesday Sunny on Thursday Mostly Sunny on Friday 50% chance of thunderstorms on Saturday Mostly Sunny on Sunday Mostly Sunny on Monday
High: 86°F Low: 59°F High: 88°F High: 94°F High: 86°F High: 86°F High: 90°F High: 90°F
Low: 68°F Low: 70°F Low: 66°F Low: 68°F Low: 69°F  
Sunny Cloudy Sunny Sunny Mostly Sunny Thunderstorms Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny
Current Conditions at
PETERSBURG - (KPTB)
79°
Clear
as of 11:15 AM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 47%
Dew Point: 57°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.30 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
Calm
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
RICHMOND - (KRIC)
79°
Partly Cloudy
as of 10:54 AM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 57%
Dew Point: 63°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.29 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
5 MPH
200° South
Cloud Level(s): Scattered at 25000ft
Current Conditions at
RICHMOND/HANOVER - (KOFP)
79°
Clear
as of 10:54 AM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 57%
Dew Point: 63°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.30 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
Calm
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
WAKEFIELD - (KAKQ)
79°
Clear
as of 10:54 AM EDST
Rel. Humidity: 47%
Dew Point: 57°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 30.29 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
5 MPH
240° Southwest
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Sunny on Today Today... Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind.

Cloudy on Tonight Tonight... Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

Sunny on Wednesday Wednesday... Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Mostly Clear on Wednesday Night Wednesday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 7 mph.

Sunny on Thursday Thursday... Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

30% chance of thunderstorms Thursday Night Thursday Night... A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Mostly Sunny on Friday Friday... Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

30% chance of rain Friday Night Friday Night... A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

50% chance of thunderstorms Saturday Saturday... A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

30% chance of thunderstorms Saturday Night Saturday Night... A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Mostly Sunny on Sunday Sunday... Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Cloudy on Sunday Night Sunday Night... Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Mostly Sunny on Monday Monday... Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

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Sun Almanac for Leader, Virginia
Astronomical Sunrise 15:17 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 15:49 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 16:21 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 16:47 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 42 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 05:29 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 05:55 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 06:26 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 06:58 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 34 Minutes
Nautical Rise to Set: 2 Hours 37 Minutes
Astro Rise to Set: 3 Hours 41 Minutes

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Moon Almanac for Leader, Virginia
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8%
Moon Age: 26.8 Days
Moon is currently above the horizon
Distance from Moon to Earth: 229,221 miles
Upcoming Lunar Events for
Leader:
Next EventEvent TimeIllum

Moonset:06:11 pm Tue6.2%
Moonrise:04:58 am Wed3.9%
High Moon:11:56 am Wed2.8%
Moonset:06:42 pm Wed1.8%
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
of upper and lower values of current conditions amongst 7264 locations
in the contiguous United States
High
Temp
93° Gila Bend (Aaf), Arizona
Low
Temp
32° Stanley Ranger Stn, Idaho
Wind
Speed
36mph Dickinson, North Dakota
and 1 other location
Wind
Gust
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Wind
Chill
36° Berthoud Pass, Colorado
Heat
Index
107° Miss Canyan 807, Louisiana
High
Pressure
30.80Hg Salida Mountain, Colorado
Low
Pressure
29.73Hg Minot AFB, North Dakota
# Locations Reporting Rain 40
# Locations Reporting Thunderstorms / Lightning 5
# Locations Reporting Fog 1
Average Temperature in the Contiguous USA 74°
Virginia State Summary
of upper and lower values of current conditions amongst 66 locations
in Virginia
High
Temp
82° Shannon Arpt
and 1 other location
Low
Temp
66° Hot Springs
Wind
Speed
10mph Shannon Arpt
Wind
Gust
17mph Brookneal
High
Pressure
30.42Hg Hot Springs
Low
Pressure
30.24Hg Fort Belvoir
Average temperature in Virginia 78°
# Locations Reporting VFR
(Visual Flight Rules)
66