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Mechanicsville, VA Weather

Updated: Wed May 20th 2026 3:00 PM EDT

Sunny

95^°F 35^°C

Feels Like 94^°F / 35^°C

Mechanicsville, VA weather condition is Sunny and 95°F.

Today's Weather in Mechanicsville,VA

The current weather in Mechanicsville VA as of 3:00 PM EDT on Wed May 20th 2026, has a sky condition of Sunny with the visibility of 6 mile(s) and the UV index at 7.3. It is 95 degrees fahrenheit but feels like 94 degrees with a forecasted high of 96 and low of 68. The barometric pressure is 29.99 - measured by inches of mercury - and is falling since its last observation. The humidity is 27 percent that's falling since the last report, with a dew point of 56 degrees fahrenheit which is falling. Wind direction is from the Southwest at 8.1 miles per hour, gusting at 9.3 miles per hour. Sunrise was at 5:55 AM and Sunset is at 8:16 PM. The moon phase is a Waxing Crescent moon rising at 9:30 AM with 15% illumination. Thank you for listening to the weather report from LocalConditions.com!

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Barometer 29.99 inHg. falling
Humidity 27% falling
Heat Index 94°F
Wind from SW. 8.1 mph
Wind Gust 9.3 miles per hour
Wind Chill 95°F
UV Index 7.3

Dew Point 56°F falling
Visibility 6 mi.
Sunrise 5:55 AM
Sunset 8:16 PM
Moonrise 9:30 AM
Moonset Not Observable
Moon Phase Waxing Crescent Moon 15%

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5 Day Forecast

Scattered Showers

Scattered Showers with a high of 66°F and a low of 57°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 81% chance with an estimated 0.05in. Winds will be light at 10mph at times. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 84%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 66° \| Lo 57°	84%	81% \| est. 0.05in	0%	9.6 mph

Scattered Showers

Scattered Showers with a high of 57°F and a low of 55°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 87% chance with an estimated 0.14in. Winds will be light at 7mph at times. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 96%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 57° \| Lo 55°	96%	87% \| est. 0.14in	0%	6.3 mph

Scattered Showers

Scattered Showers with a high of 64°F and a low of 56°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 88% chance with an estimated 0.01in. Winds will be light at 8mph at times. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 94%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 64° \| Lo 56°	94%	88% \| est. 0.01in	0%	7.6 mph

Moderate Rain

Moderate Rain with a high of 61°F and a low of 58°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 83% chance with an estimated 0.28in. Winds will be light at 7mph at times. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 95%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 61° \| Lo 58°	95%	83% \| est. 0.28in	0%	6.9 mph

Scattered Showers

Scattered Showers with a high of 62°F and a low of 57°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 83% chance with an estimated 0.03in. Winds will be light at 5mph at times. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 96%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 62° \| Lo 57°	96%	83% \| est. 0.03in	0%	4.3 mph

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Hourly Temperature

The current temperature today is 95^°F. The morning temperature of 69°^F is lowest at 5am with the daytime high of 95°^F at 3pm and a low around 69°^F at 11pm is expected.

Hourly Barometric Pressure

The highest pressure today is 30.11^inHg at 8am and lowest being 29.94^inHg at 6pm.

Hourly Wind Speeds

The fastest wind is reported to be 9.2^mph at 5pm, while the slowest is 2.2^mph around 7pm; expect wind gusts peaking 15^mph at 12am.

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Current National Weather

Southern Plains Face Severe Weather and Flash Floods - 05-20 to 05-22

Updated Wed May 20th 2026, 6:46am PDT

A strong weather system will stir up trouble in the Southern Plains and Arklatex, bringing severe thunderstorms and potential flash flooding today and Thursday. El Paso, TX and Dallas, TX will see intense storms today, moving toward Little Rock, AR and Shreveport, LA by Thursday. Heavy rain is expected due to a stalled front and moisture from the Gulf, which could lead to flash floods. Thunderstorms will spread northeast by Friday morning.

Northern Rockies and High Plains: Rain and Snow

For those in the Northern Rockies and High Plains, rain and high-elevation snow will begin later today, continuing through Thursday. Cities like Billings, MT and Denver, CO might see rain, while the higher areas may receive snow. This weather is due to a cold air mass interacting with a southern system.

East Coast: Heat Followed by a Cool Down

The East Coast, including New York, NY and Boston, MA, will experience one more day of record heat before a cold front cools things off starting Thursday. Expect temperatures to drop and showers to bring relief to these areas, which are experiencing drought conditions.

Southeast and West Coast: Heat Lingers

The Southeast will stay hot and humid, especially in Orlando, FL, while the cold front stalls in North Carolina. On the West Coast, cities like Sacramento, CA will remain dry and warm, with temperatures reaching the upper 90s by Thursday.

This weather report is relevant for ZIP codes 23111 and 23116, accurately covering areas of Mechanicsville, VA.