Washington, DC Weather
69°F 21°C
Feels Like 69°F / 21°C
Today's Weather in Washington,DC
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- Barometer 29.77 inHg. rising
- Humidity 63% falling
- Heat Index 68°F
- Wind from NW. 10.1 mph
- Wind Gust 16 miles per hour
- Wind Chill 67°F
- UV Index 0
- Dew Point 57°F falling
- Visibility 9 mi.
- Sunrise 5:42 AM
- Sunset 8:35 PM
- Moonrise 5:27 AM
- Moonset 9:29 PM
- Moon Phase New Moon Moon 2%
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5 Day Forecast
Sunny
Sunny with a high of 83°F and a low of 62°F. 4%% possible chance of rain predicted with an estimated 0in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 14mph. Humidity levels are comfortable, sitting around 56%.
| Temperature | Humidity | Rainfall | Snow | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hi 83° | Lo 62° | 56% | 4% | est. 0in | 0% | 13.4 mph |
Sunny
Sunny with a high of 82°F and a low of 56°F. 2%% possible chance of rain predicted. Winds will be light at 9mph at times. Humidity levels are comfortable, sitting around 50%.
| Temperature | Humidity | Rainfall | Snow | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hi 82° | Lo 56° | 50% | 2% | 0% | 8.3 mph |
Scattered Showers
Scattered Showers with a high of 87°F and a low of 62°F. 17%% possible chance of rain predicted with an estimated 0.01in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 12mph. Humidity levels are comfortable, sitting around 59%.
| Temperature | Humidity | Rainfall | Snow | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hi 87° | Lo 62° | 59% | 17% | est. 0.01in | 0% | 11.6 mph |
Scattered Showers
Scattered Showers with a high of 95°F and a low of 71°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having a 57% chance with an estimated 0.05in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 17mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 61%.
| Temperature | Humidity | Rainfall | Snow | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hi 95° | Lo 71° | 61% | 57% | est. 0.05in | 0% | 16.6 mph |
Moderate Rain
Moderate Rain with a high of 82°F and a low of 66°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having a 78% chance with an estimated 0.23in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 14mph. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 83%.
| Temperature | Humidity | Rainfall | Snow | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hi 82° | Lo 66° | 83% | 78% | est. 0.23in | 0% | 13.6 mph |
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Hourly Temperature
The current temperature today is 69°F. The morning temperature of 67°F is lowest at 5am with the daytime high of 82°F at 3pm and a low around 63°F at 11pm is expected.
Hourly Barometric Pressure
The highest pressure today is 29.87inHg at 11pm and lowest being 29.7inHg at 12am.
Hourly Wind Speeds
The fastest wind is reported to be 13.4mph at 9am, while the slowest is 2.9mph around 12am; expect wind gusts peaking 16mph at 6am.
Current National Weather
We've got quite a mix of weather coming our way over the next few days. Central U.S. residents will experience some serious thunderstorms with heavy rain, which should calm down as they drift into the Southern Plains. Meanwhile, folks in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast need to prepare for potential severe weather including strong thunderstorms. The Pacific Northwest is in for a heatwave, while cooler air is set to sweep through the Midwest, ending the heat in the East.
Central U.S. and Southern Plains
Today, those in the Central U.S. might notice intense storms with the risk of flooding. As these storms head toward the Southern Plains and the Lower Mississippi Valley later in the day, their intensity should drop.
Mid-Atlantic and Northeast
This afternoon and tonight, warm air from the south will push temperatures near 100 degrees in areas like Central North Carolina. This heat will help trigger more strong thunderstorms from the Mid-Atlantic to the Northeast. Expect powerful winds with these storms. By Monday morning, cooler air from Canada will bring a refreshing change, cooling things down into the 40s and 50s, spreading into New England by Tuesday morning.
Pacific Northwest and Desert Southwest
The Pacific Northwest is experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures peaking today and tomorrow, reaching the mid-90s before cooling off on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Desert Southwest and California's Central Valley will stay hot, with highs soaring into the 110s and 100s.
Southern U.S. and Gulf Coast
The Gulf Coast stays hot and humid as a front stalls, leading to showers and storms from Sunday into Monday, with heavy rain threats developing today in Southwestern Texas and moving east across Southern Texas and the Lower Mississippi Valley.
This weather report is relevant for ZIP codes from 20001 through 20599, accurately covering all areas within Washington, DC.

