Washington, DC Weather Forecast

Today's Weather

Tue, May 19

Sunshine and very hot with the temperature breaking the record high of 96 last reached in 1997; caution advised if outside for extended periods of time Hi: 99°

Tonight: Mainly clear and warm Lo: 71°

Current Weather

7:47 AM

75°F

RealFeel® 81°

Partly sunny More Details

Looking Ahead

Abrupt change to cooler weather late this week after record-challenging heat; damp Memorial Day weekend may follow

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Temperature

Hourly Weather

10-Day Weather Forecast

Today

5/19

99° 71°

Very hot

Night: Mainly clear and warm

25%

Wed

5/20

96° 63°

An afternoon thunderstorm

Cloudy, a shower and t-storm

70%

Thu

5/21

68° 57°

A couple of morning showers

Partly to mostly cloudy

69%

Fri

5/22

61° 55°

Cool with periods of rain

Occasional rain and drizzle

91%

Sat

5/23

65° 59°

Cloudy with a thunderstorm

Overcast with a shower late

55%

Sun

5/24

76° 64°

A shower and t-storm; warmer

Cloudy

88%

Mon

5/25

76° 63°

A couple of showers

Showers around early; cloudy

55%

Tue

5/26

77° 66°

A little morning rain; cloudy

Overcast with late-night rain

55%

Wed

5/27

80° 64°

A.M. rain; otherwise, cloudy

Becoming partly cloudy

76%

Thu

5/28

79° 61°

Sunshine

Clear

Sun & Moon

14 hrs 25 mins

Rise 5:52 AM

Set 8:17 PM

Waxing Crescent

Rise 8:09 AM

Set 12:02 AM

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.