Hiking conditions
Is It Too Hot to Hike in Richmond Today?
Use the environmental risk signals below to adjust timing, intensity, shade, and recovery.
Forecast conditions
Very poor
Move the activity to a cooler window when possible.
Heat index
93°F
WBGT est.
28.0°C
UV
0.1
Hourly hiking conditions
| 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 |
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°
ModerateKnow when it's safer to hike
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