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Washington D.C. Braces for Cloudy Skies and Rain Showers, with Warmer Weather in Sight

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Published on December 15, 2024
Washington D.C. Braces for Cloudy Skies and Rain Showers, with Warmer Weather in SightSource: Unsplash/ Daoudi Aissa

Washington D.C. is waking up to a chilly 33°F morning with overcast skies, 70% humidity, and a northeast breeze that brings the windchill to 26°F. Rain is expected to start later in the afternoon, with a 70% chance after 4 pm, though only light rain is anticipated, with less than a tenth of an inch expected, according to the National Weather Service.

The overcast skies will persist into tonight, bringing more rain and patchy fog. Temperatures will remain near 40°F, and the chance of rain increases to 90% after midnight.

For Monday, rain is expected to hold off until after 4 pm, with a 50% chance of showers. Cloudy skies will continue, with patchy fog clearing by midmorning, and temperatures reaching a high of 52°F. Tuesday will bring mostly sunny conditions with a high near 62°F. Rain is expected to return by Wednesday afternoon into the evening, with a 30% chance of rain on Thursday morning.

The week will end with mostly sunny conditions on Friday and Saturday, with highs in the lower 40s.