Outdoor Work conditions
Is It Too Hot to Work Outside in Richmond Today?
Use the environmental risk signals below to adjust timing, intensity, shade, and recovery.
Forecast conditions
Avoid
Choose an indoor or fully climate-controlled alternative.
Heat index
93°F
WBGT est.
28.0°C
UV
0.1
Hourly outdoor work 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 work outside
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