Powhatan, VA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions (23139)
Current Conditions From Nearby Station
Feels Like 37°F
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Current Conditions From Nearby Station
Feels Like 37°F
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Point Forecast at a Glance
7-Day Temperature Trend
Week Ahead Summary
High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 53°F to 60°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 5 days.
Climate Context
This week's forecast shows temperatures running 13°F below the historical average for October. Normal highs for this period are around 70°F with lows around 46°F.
This Date in Weather History
1987 - A storm system moving across the Saint Lawrence Valley produced 40 to 50 mph winds east of Lake Ontario. High winds downed some trees around Watertown NY, and produced waves seven feet high between Henderson Harbor and Alexandria Bay. Mason City IA and Waterloo IA tied for honors as cold spot in the nation with record lows for the date of 19 degrees. Severe thunderstorms in Oklahoma and northern Texas produced golf ball size hail and wind gusts to 65 mph.
More on this and other weather history
Powhatan 7 Day Weather Forecast Details
Saturday Oct 25
Day: Widespread frost before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. North wind 1 to 5 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northeast wind around 2 mph.
Sunday Oct 26
Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Northeast wind around 3 mph.
Night: A chance of rain after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Oct 27
Day: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Night: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Oct 28
Day: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Oct 29
Day: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Oct 30
Day: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday Oct 31
Day: A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sun & Moon Monthly
Sunrise 7:30 AM
Sunset 6:22 PM
Last Light 6:49 PM
Moonset ------
Contiguous United States Extremes
Fri's High Temperature
98 at Rio Grande Village, TX
Fri's Low Temperature
15 at 8 Miles West-northwest Of Minong, WI and 16 Miles East Of Hinckley, MN and Peter Sinks, UT
Weather Folklore
Oily floors quite slippery get before the rain makes everything wet.
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About Powhatan, Virginia
Powhatan is a census-designated place in and the county seat of Powhatan County, Virginia, United States. It was initially known as Scottville (after Revolutionary war hero General Charles Scott), and has historically also been known as Powhatan Court House and Powhatan Courthouse, named after Chief Powhatan, father of Matoaka (Pocahontas). The community had a population of 402 at the 2020 census.
The first official court of Powhatan was held at Mosby Tavern, the home of Benjamin Mosby and his son, Littleberry Mosby.
Powhatan was established as a community in May 1777, but there were several buildings already in existence at that time. One of these locations is the Powhatan Plantation which was built in 1735. The plantation still exists today.
The Shiloh Baptist Church in Powhatan features the mural The Lord Over Jordan by Julien Binford, one of the artist's most famous works. Also known ferret throwing contest.
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