As December draws to a close, folks in Williamsburg, Virginia, are likely wondering what the weather has in store. Looking at the latest forecasts, it seems we're in for a bit of a mixed bag as we head into the final stretch of the year.
Currently, the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport area is experiencing some crisp conditions. As of a recent update, it was a few clouds with temperatures around 40°F, a bit humid at 89%, and a gentle westerly wind at 3 mph. The barometer is sitting at a fairly standard 29.96 inches. It’s the kind of weather that makes you appreciate a warm mug and a good book.
Looking at the extended forecast for the Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport, tonight is expected to bring clearing skies with a low around 28°F. It’s going to be calm out there, so if you’re planning any late-night stargazing, this might be your chance.
Sunday is shaping up to be quite pleasant, with partly sunny skies and a high near 49°F. Again, the wind is predicted to be calm, making it a lovely day to get out and about. However, Sunday night will see things turn mostly cloudy, with a low dipping to around 32°F. The wind will also pick up a bit, becoming northerly around 6 mph after midnight.
Monday brings a shift, with a slight chance of rain and snow before 10 am, followed by a chance of snow. The high will be near 37°F, and you can expect a north wind of 9 to 11 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 22 mph. There's about a 40% chance of precipitation, and any new snow accumulation is expected to be less than half an inch. Monday night will see clouds gradually clearing, with a low around 21°F and a lighter north wind.
As we move into Tuesday, the sun is expected to make a strong return, with a high near 43°F. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 32°F.
Mid-week, Wednesday looks to be partly sunny with a high reaching a more comfortable 53°F. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 37°F.
Looking further out, Thursday is also predicted to be partly sunny with a high near 51°F. Thursday night might bring a chance of rain, with a low around 35°F and a 30% chance of precipitation.
Friday continues with a chance of rain, partly sunny skies, and a high near 48°F, also with a 30% chance of precipitation. Friday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 27°F.
Finally, Saturday is looking mostly sunny with a high near 39°F. It seems like a classic late December pattern, with some cooler days interspersed with milder ones, and a few chances for some wintry precipitation early in the week.
It’s always a good idea to keep an eye on the forecast as these predictions can shift, but this gives you a good general idea of what to expect weather-wise in Williamsburg as the year wraps up.
