Washington, D.C., is starting Wednesday, July 29, with clear skies and a brisk northwest breeze before sunshine pushes temperatures to about 86 degrees. Rain chances are near zero, making for a dry day across the city and a pleasant stretch for commuting and outdoor plans.
Sunny Stretch Holds Through Friday
Thursday stays sunny with a high near 87 degrees and northwest winds around 12 mph, with gusts reaching 21 mph. Friday will be the warmest day of the short stretch, topping out near 90 degrees under mostly sunny skies.
Overnight temperatures remain fairly mild, dipping to around 68 degrees Wednesday night, 69 Thursday night and 70 Friday night. The National Weather Service expects generally dry conditions through the end of the week, though a stray shower or thunderstorm cannot be completely ruled out.
Weekend Turns More Humid And Unsettled
Saturday will remain partly sunny and near 90 degrees, but shower and thunderstorm chances return Saturday night. Sunday looks mostly cloudy with a high near 89 and a 30% chance of showers, followed by a chance of thunderstorms.
Rain chances rise to about 50% Monday, when the high should reach 88 degrees, before another day near 89 on Tuesday with additional shower and thunderstorm chances. Boaters should also note a Small Craft Advisory on area waters through 6 p.m. Wednesday, with more advisories possible Thursday as northwest winds remain gusty.
