Washington, DC Weather Forecast

Today's Weather

Mon, May 18

Sunny and very hot with the temperature breaking the record high of 96 set in 1877; caution advised if outside for extended periods of time Hi: 99°

Tonight: Clear and warm Lo: 69°

Current Weather

1:41 PM

Looking Ahead

Record-challenging heat fades after midweek storms; cool, damp Memorial Day weekend may follow

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Temperature

Hourly Weather

10-Day Weather Forecast

Today

5/18

99° 69°

Very hot

Night: Clear and warm

Tue

5/19

99° 73°

Very hot

Mainly clear and very warm

Wed

5/20

97° 62°

Very hot; a p.m. t-storm

Cloudy, a shower and t-storm

59%

Thu

5/21

65° 54°

A couple of morning showers

Partly to mostly cloudy

62%

Fri

5/22

61° 55°

A couple of afternoon showers

Rain and drizzle

62%

Sat

5/23

71° 63°

Cloudy with showers around

Cloudy

84%

Sun

5/24

76° 64°

Mostly cloudy, showers around

Some rain and a t-storm early

60%

Mon

5/25

79° 63°

Humid with a few showers

Clouds and humid with showers

55%

Tue

5/26

81° 62°

Cloudy and humid with showers

Rain and a thunderstorm late

71%

Wed

5/27

80° 62°

A little morning rain; cloudy

Clear

56%

Sun & Moon

14 hrs 23 mins

Rise 5:53 AM

Set 8:16 PM

Waxing Crescent

Rise 7:01 AM

Set 11:05 PM

Air Quality

Air Quality Poor

The air has reached a high level of pollution and is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Reduce time spent outside if you are feeling symptoms such as difficulty breathing or throat irritation.