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Washington, DC 20045 Weather

It is 72°F and clear in Washington, DC 20045, observed at 11:15 AM EDT. Today: Sunny, high 76°F, low 45°F. Hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (EDT).

Washington, DC 20045 current weather

72°F

Clear

H 76° / L 45°Feels like 71°

  • No rain expected in the next 12 hours

Observed at Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (3.3 mi away), 10/30/2026, 11:15 AM EDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 10/30/2026, 7:52 AM PT

  1. Now68°
  2. 12 PM71°
  3. 1 PM73°
  4. 2 PM74°
  5. 3 PM74°
  6. 4 PM74°
  7. 5 PM72°
  8. 6 PM68°
  9. 7 PM65°
  10. 8 PM62°
  11. 9 PM59°
  12. 10 PM58°
  13. 11 PM56°
  14. 12 AM54°Sat
  15. 1 AM53°
  16. 2 AM52°
  17. 3 AM50°
  18. 4 AM49°
  19. 5 AM48°
  20. 6 AM47°
  21. 7 AM47°
  22. 8 AM46°
  23. 9 AM50°
  24. 10 AM54°
  25. 11 AM56°
  26. 12 PM59°
  27. 1 PM60°
  28. 2 PM62°
  29. 3 PM62°
  30. 4 PM62°
  31. 5 PM62°
  32. 6 PM60°
  33. 7 PM57°
  34. 8 PM55°
  35. 9 PM51°
  36. 10 PM50°
  37. 11 PM49°
  38. 12 AM49°Sun
  39. 1 AM48°
  40. 1 AM48°
  41. 2 AM47°
  42. 3 AM47°
  43. 4 AM46°
  44. 5 AM46°
  45. 6 AM46°
  46. 7 AM47°
  47. 8 AM50°
  48. 9 AM55°

10-day forecast

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  • Today10/30Low 45°High 76°

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. North wind 2 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Sunny
  • Sat10/31Low 45°High 63°

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. North wind 2 to 6 mph.

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 2 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
  • Sun11/1Low 45°High 66°

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 1 to 5 mph.

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Mostly Cloudy
  • Mon11/2Low 48°High 67°

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Partly Sunny
  • Tue11/3Low 53°High 72°

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Mostly Sunny
  • Wed11/434% chance of precipitationLow 57°High 73°

    Wednesday: A chance of rain showers after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance Rain Showers
  • Thu11/549% chance of precipitationLow 55°High 72°

    Thursday: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Chance Rain Showers
  • Fri11/6Model blend47% chance of precipitationLow 55°High 70°

    Friday: Chance of rain. High near 70°. Low that night near 55°. About 0.48 in of precipitation.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

  • Sat11/7Model blend14% chance of precipitationLow 49°High 66°

    Saturday: Partly cloudy. High near 66°. Low that night near 49°.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

  • Sun11/8Model blendLow 48°High 64°

    Sunday: Mostly sunny. High near 64°. Low that night near 48°.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 38.897, -77.031 from the NWS LWX office, updated 10/30/2026, 7:52 AM PT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 8 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KDCA (Washington/Reagan-National Arpt, 3 mi), model run 10/30/2026, 10:00 AM EDT

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

  1. Now68°Sunny0%9 mph
  2. 12 PM71°Sunny0%10 mph
  3. 1 PM73°Sunny0%12 mph
  4. 2 PM74°Sunny0%12 mph
  5. 3 PM74°Sunny0%12 mph
  6. 4 PM74°Sunny0%12 mph

Hourly details

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Washington, DC 20045 right now?
The latest observation from Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC was 72°F and clear, reported at 10/30/2026, 11:15 AM EDT.
What is the high temperature today in Washington, DC 20045?
The National Weather Service forecast for today calls for a high near 76°F. Sunny.
Will it rain in Washington, DC 20045 in the next 24 hours?
The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What is the 10-day forecast for Washington, DC 20045?
The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 6 to Nov 8) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 64°F to 70°F and up to a 47% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Washington, DC 20045 today?
Sunrise is about 7:33 AM EDT and sunset is about 6:09 PM EDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Washington, DC 20045?
At Washington Reagan AP, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 69°F and the normal low is 52°F.

Nearby hazards

District of Columbia hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

  • Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
  • Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
  • River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
  • Active wildfires within 50 miles: None reported

UV and air quality forecast

EPA and AirNow

AQI forecast today (Northern Virginia and DC)
53ModeratePM2.5
AQI forecast tomorrow (Northern Virginia and DC)
50GoodPM2.5

UV index guide · Air quality

Drought

By county

District of Columbia, week of 10/27/2026

100% of the county is abnormally dry. No drought.

Tides nearby

NOAA tide stations

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise
7:33 AM
Sunset
6:09 PM
Daylight
10 hr 37 min
Moon
Waning Gibbous 79% lit
First light (civil dawn)
7:05 AM
Last light (civil dusk)
6:37 PM
Moonrise
9:50 PM
Moonset
12:43 PM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 69°, low 52°, precipitation 3.66 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Washington Reagan AP, 3 mi away.

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