Washington, D.C. Weather Forecast

Live conditions plus an hourly and 10-day forecast for Washington, D.C., United States — temperature, precipitation, wind, UV, air quality and any active severe-weather alerts.

As of Monday, September 28, Washington, D.C. is 21°C and overcast (feels like 20°C). Today's high is 21°C with a low of 15°C. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Wind 13 km/h N. Air quality is Good (AQI 31).

7-day forecast for Washington, D.C.
DayConditionsHighLowPrecip.
MonOvercast21°C15°C2%
TueOvercast23°C16°C2%
WedOvercast28°C14°C1%
ThuOvercast32°C18°C0%
FriOvercast34°C20°C15%
SatLight Rain26°C16°C29%
SunRain17°C15°C42%

Live, interactive forecast below updates in your preferred units.

Updated …

My location · 2:42 PM GMT-4

21

°C

Overcast

Feels like 20° · High 21° · Low 15°

Next 12 hours

7-day forecast

UV Index
3Moderate
Peaks around midday
Sunrise · Sunset
7:01 AM
Sets 6:55 PM · 11h 54m
Wind
13 km/h
Gusts 40 · from N
Humidity
66%
Dew point 14°
Visibility
16 kmClear
Pressure
1013 hPa
Sea level

Weather & climate in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. lies in United States at about 38.91° latitude, -77.04° longitude, in the Northern Hemisphere. Its warm temperate climate is four distinct seasons — warm-to-hot summers and cool winters.The warmest months are generally June to August and the coolest December to February. The city runs onAmerica/New_York time (UTC-4), and every forecast above is shown in that local time.

Frequently asked questions

What is the climate like in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. sits at roughly 38.91°, -77.04° in the Northern Hemisphere, giving it a warm temperate climate — four distinct seasons — warm-to-hot summers and cool winters. Weather Pal shows the live conditions and full forecast above.
When is the warmest time of year in Washington, D.C.?
Because Washington, D.C. is in the Northern Hemisphere, its warmest months typically fall around June to August, while the coolest stretch is usually December to February.
What time zone is Washington, D.C. in?
Washington, D.C. keeps America/New_York time (UTC-4). All forecast times on this page are shown in the city's local time, not your device's.
How accurate is the Washington, D.C. forecast?
The hourly and 10-day forecast for Washington, D.C. is refreshed continuously from professional meteorological models, alongside real-time air quality and any active severe-weather alerts.

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