Richmond Heat Index Today
Updated planning preview · 7:00 PM forecast from WeatherAPI
Heat index
93°F
High
Reduce prolonged exertion and plan extra recovery.
Temperature
88°F
Humidity
54%
Estimated WBGT
28.0°C
UV index
0.1
Best outdoor window
8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Lowest combined heat and UV load in the available hourly preview.
Hourly heat risk
WBGT values are labeled as modeled estimates until a provider supplies measured readings.
| Time | Temperature | Heat index | Estimated WBGT | UV | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 PM | 88°F | 93°F | 28.0°C | 0.1 | High |
| 8 AM | 69°F | 69°F | 20.9°C | 0.6 | Low |
| 10 AM | 74°F | 78°F | 22.6°C | 3.5 | Low |
| 12 PM | 79°F | 81°F | 24.2°C | 6.2 | Moderate |
| 2 PM | 85°F | 88°F | 26.2°C | 6.7 | Moderate |
| 4 PM | 84°F | 87°F | 26.2°C | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 6 PM | 79°F | 83°F | 25.0°C | 0.3 | Moderate |
| 7 AM | 69°F | 69°F | 21.9°C | 0.0 | Low |
Today's outlook
In Richmond, the highest modeled heat burden in this preview occurs around 7:00 PM. The recommended window is selected from the lowest combined risk score, temperature, and UV—not from generic city copy.
Three-day forecast
Thursday
Heat index up to 110°F
97° / 71°
Very highFriday
Heat index up to 88°F
85° / 67°
ModerateSaturday
Heat index up to 87°F
84° / 69°
ModerateToday in Richmond
What changes across the day
Based on the available hourly WeatherAPI forecast
Peak heat index
93°F at 7:00 PM
The preview low is 69°F around 8:00 AM.
Feels-like difference
5°F above air temp
Current humidity is 54%, one input that changes evaporative cooling.
Peak UV
6.7 at 2:00 PM
UV and heat are separate hazards; the lowest-heat hour may still need sun protection.
Tomorrow's direction
23°F cooler tomorrow
Today's forecast range is 71–97°F.
Where these numbers come from
WeatherAPI supplies the forecast. HeatGuard calculates heat-index risk and models WBGT from forecast temperature, humidity and a daytime solar allowance. Modeled WBGT is not an on-site globe-thermometer reading.
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