National Weather Service forecast

Washington, District of Columbia Weather

53°Overnight: Mostly Clear
Wind S 3 mph

Washington 7-Day Forecast

  1. Overnight
    53°F
    Mostly Clear
    2% chance of precipitation

    Mostly clear, with a low around 53. South wind around 3 mph.

  2. Wednesday
    75°F
    Mostly Sunny
    2% chance of precipitation

    Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 2 to 9 mph.

  3. Wednesday Night
    62°F
    Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
    31% chance of precipitation

    A chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

  4. Thursday
    76°F
    Chance Light Rain
    41% chance of precipitation

    A chance of rain before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

  5. Thursday Night
    63°F
    Light Rain Likely
    56% chance of precipitation

    Rain likely after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

  6. Friday
    71°F
    Rain Likely
    72% chance of precipitation

    Rain likely before 10am, then rain likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

  7. Friday Night
    53°F
    Light Rain Likely
    72% chance of precipitation

    Rain likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

  8. Saturday
    66°F
    Mostly Sunny
    11% chance of precipitation

    Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

  9. Saturday Night
    45°F
    Partly Cloudy
    11% chance of precipitation

    Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

  10. Sunday
    62°F
    Mostly Sunny
    5% chance of precipitation

    Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

  11. Sunday Night
    44°F
    Slight Chance Light Rain
    20% chance of precipitation

    A slight chance of rain after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

  12. Monday
    62°F
    Slight Chance Light Rain
    20% chance of precipitation

    A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

  13. Monday Night
    42°F
    Slight Chance Light Rain
    20% chance of precipitation

    A slight chance of rain before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

  14. Tuesday
    65°F
    Sunny
    13% chance of precipitation

    Sunny, with a high near 65.

Issued by the National Weather Service (LWX office), updated .

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About Washington

Population (2020 Census)
689,545
Coordinates
38.904, -77.016
Elevation
72 ft
NWS forecast office
LWX
Time zone
America/New York
Sunrise today
6:38 AM EST
Sunset today
5:04 PM EST
Daylight today
10 h 26 min

Washington Weather Questions

What is the weather forecast for Washington, District of Columbia?

Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. South wind around 3 mph. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 2 to 9 mph.

Will it rain or snow in Washington this week?

The best chance of precipitation is Friday at 72%. Periods with a 30% chance or more: Wednesday Night (31%), Thursday (41%), Thursday Night (56%), Friday (72%), Friday Night (72%).

How warm and how cold will it get in Washington this week?

The warmest day is Thursday, with a high near 76°F. The coldest night is Monday Night, with a low near 42°F.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Washington today?

Sunrise is at 6:38 AM EST and sunset is at 5:04 PM EST, for 10 h 26 min of daylight.

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