Weather forecast for today
Washington, DC

Weather forecast and temperature for today - Friday, Aug 2.

PM Thunderstorms
6:10 am

8:18 pm
EDT
PM Thunderstorms
99°F / 77°F
  • Wind: 12mph SSW
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Precip. probability: 45%
  • Precipitation: 0.2"
  • UV index: 9
On Friday, in Washington, thunderstorms and rainy weather are expected in the afternoon.
With a low probability, light precipitation is anticipated for today. Temperature span will be from a high of a torrid 98.6°F (37°C) to a low of a moderately hot 77°F (25°C).
The maximum heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at a blazing hot 118.4°F (48°C). Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
The highest temperature of 98.6°F (37°C) will be more in line with July's average maximum of 88°F (31.1°C) than the average maximum of 85.8°F (29.9°C) in August.
Sunrise was at 6:10 am and sunset will be at 8:18 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 7min.

Current condition and temperature - Washington, DC

Fair
8:22 am EDT
Fair
  • 82°F
  • Feels like: 90°F
  • Wind: 6mph S
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Dewpoint: 73°F
  • Pressure: 29.9"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
Currently, in Washington, the weather is fair.
The temperature is a moderately hot 82.4°F (28°C), while the real-feel temperature, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be a hot 89.6°F (32°C). The current temperature is relatively far from the maximum of 98.6°F (37°C) predicted for today.

Weather radar - Washington, DC

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Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature in Washington?

The temperature at 8:22 am is 82.4°F (28°C). Feels-like temperature is 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the weather forecast for Washington for today?

On Friday, in Washington, storms with thunder and lightning and rainy weather are anticipated in the afternoon.

Will it rain today?

Light precipitation of 0.2" (5mm) is predicted. The chance of rainfall is 45%.

What will be the maximum temperature today?

Today, the highest temperature will be 98.6°F (37°C), while the lowest temperature will be 77°F (25°C). The maximum heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 118.4°F (48°C).
The maximum temperature will be significantly higher than the average highest temperature of 85.8°F (29.9°C) in August. The lowest temperature will be a few degrees higher than the average low of 68°F (20°C).

When are sunrise and sunset today in Washington?

On Friday, in Washington, sunrise was at 6:10 am and sunset will be at 8:18 pm (EDT).

How long is the day today?

In Washington, today, there will be 14h and 7min of daylight.

Hourly weather forecast and temperature - Washington, DC

9 am
  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    93°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph S
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 am
  • 88°F
  • Feels like:
    97°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph S
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
11 am
  • 90°F
  • Feels like:
    100°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 58%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
12 pm
  • 93°F
  • Feels like:
    102°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 53%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
1 pm
  • 95°F
  • Feels like:
    104°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 10mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
2 pm
  • 95°F
  • Feels like:
    106°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
3 pm
  • 95°F
  • Feels like:
    104°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 12mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Precip. probability: 16%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 97°F
  • Feels like:
    106°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 12mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Precip. probability: 35%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
5 pm
  • 95°F
  • Feels like:
    104°F
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 11mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Precip. probability: 31%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 9mi
6 pm
  • 93°F
  • Feels like:
    102°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 10mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Precip. probability: 45%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
7 pm
  • 90°F
  • Feels like:
    97°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 7mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Precip. probability: 35%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
8 pm
  • 88°F
  • Feels like:
    95°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 7mph S
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Precip. probability: 36%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
Sunset: 8:18 pm
9 pm
  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    91°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 6mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Precip. probability: 42%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 7mi
10 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    90°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 6mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Precip. probability: 40%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
11 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    88°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph S
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Today, in Washington, a combination of cloudy, stormy and rainy weather is expected.
Rainfall is anticipated from 4 pm to 10 pm. With light precipitation of 0.08" (2mm), most rainfall is expected at 9 pm.
The temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 82.4°F (28°C) and the highest temperature of 96.8°F (36°C). The feels-like temperature will vary between a minimum of 87.8°F (31°C) and a maximum of 105.8°F (41°C). The warmest part of the day will be around 4 pm.
The maximum temperature will be more similar to July's average highest temperature of 88°F (31.1°C) than August's average of 85.8°F (29.9°C). The lowest temperature will be also more alike July's average minimum of 69.1°F (20.6°C) than the average minimum of 68°F (20°C) in August.
Updated: Aug 2, 2024 @ 12:22:58 UTC
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Washington, District of Columbia, USA

  • en: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
  • es: Washington D. C., Distrito de Columbia, EE.UU.
  • hr: Vašington, Distrikt Kolumbija, SAD
  • sr: Vašington, Distrikt Kolumbija, SAD
  • zh: 华盛顿, 哥伦比亚特区, 美国
  • Latitude: 38.907192°
  • Longitude: -77.036871°
  • Elevation: 72 ft
  • Current time: 8:23am EDT
  • Sunrise: 6:10 am EDT
  • Sunset: 8:18 pm EDT
  • Timezone: America/New_York
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Washington, District of Columbia, USA

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