Washington D.C. woke up to light rain and a noticeable humidity in the air this morning, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), with the temperature a mild 70 degrees Fahrenheit and the humidity standing at 84%. Visibility was clear at 10 miles, despite the early drizzle and overcast skies, offering a reprieve for the morning commute around the capital.
The rest of the day is predicted to remain under cloudy skies, with the high expected to reach a comfortable 78 degrees; calm winds in the morning will sway north at a speed of 5 to 7 mph, and though the chance of precipitation hangs low at 20%, umbrella-toting for the wary wouldn't go amiss, the light rain could linger just past dawn with chances slimming as the day ages into afternoon.
The outlook for the evening sets a cooler tone, with the National Weather Service predicting mostly cloudy skies and a low around 60 degrees, while a gentle north wind persists around 7 mph. Those looking forward to clearer skies have good news on the horizon: Wednesday is forecast to be sunny with a high near 72, accompanied by northeast winds at a brisk 10 mph.
As we advance into Wednesday night, the clouds are scheduled to part, leaving behind mostly clear skies and a lower temperature of around 51; optimism for stargazers, as the northeast winds slow down to a mere 3 to 5 mph draft, Thursday should dawn bright and sunny, with temperatures peaking near 70 degrees, and an easy east wind coming in at about 7 mph, the week ahead seems to promise a stretch of fine weather which maintaining a moderation in temperature that could arguably be mistaken for a long-lost autumn's embrace.
Looking toward the weekend, the pattern of sunny days and partly cloudy nights stands, with highs gently rising from 71 on Friday to a welcoming 76 by Saturday and capping near 79 to 80 degrees as Sunday rolls into Monday. As each evening dips down into the low to mid-50s, it affords a breath of crisp air to balance the warming days. Thus, while a jacket may not be needed for the day, it might be a close companion for those late evening walks or outdoor dinners as the city eases into the heart of autumn's arrival.
