Washington, DC Weather

Welcome to the live Washington weather page. Whether you are checking the temperature today, planning your week with the hourly weather forecast, or watching for storms heading toward Washington, DC, this page gives you a complete view of current conditions and what to expect next.

Washington sits in Mid-Atlantic and has a humid subtropical climate. In practical terms, the Mid-Atlantic blends Northeast winters with subtropical summer humidity, producing thunderstorms, occasional snow, and long muggy heat waves. That means residents and visitors should watch the forecast carefully throughout the year, especially during transitional seasons when conditions shift quickly.

Above you will find the live Washington weather radar-ready forecast: current temperature, what it feels like, humidity, wind speed and direction, pressure, visibility, sunrise and sunset times. The hourly forecast covers the next 24 hours so you can plan your commute, outdoor activities, and travel with confidence.

For longer planning, the 7-day forecast shows daily highs and lows, dominant conditions, chance of rain, and wind for each day. This is ideal for trip planning, weddings, sports events, and any outdoor work that depends on stable weather in the Washington area.

If severe weather is in the area, the alerts panel will surface any official National Weather Service watches and warnings for Washington and the surrounding District of Columbia region, including thunderstorm warnings, flood advisories, winter storm warnings, and heat advisories.

For nearby coverage, see live forecasts for other major cities in District of Columbia and across the United States linked below. You can also bookmark this page for quick access to today's weather, this week's rain forecast, and live conditions in Washington whenever you need them.