Washington is starting Wednesday, September 30, at about 60 degrees with clear skies at Reagan National Airport, but patchy fog could briefly complicate the morning. The fog should thin after sunrise, giving way to a partly sunny afternoon and a high near 81 degrees as summer makes one more determined cameo.
Fog Fades As Temperatures Climb
Patchy fog is possible between 7 and 8 a.m., especially in low-lying spots, while winds stay light from the southwest. Once it lifts, temperatures will rise through the 70s, with no rain expected Wednesday.
Thursday And Friday Turn Hotter
Thursday is expected to be mostly sunny and warmer, with a high near 85 degrees and light southwest winds. Friday could be the warmest day of the stretch, reaching about 88 degrees before a slight chance of rain showers develops after 2 p.m.
How Friday’s High Compares
For context, the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington lists a normal high of 75°F and a record high of 91°F, set in 1954, for Washington National on Sept. 30. Those figures do not establish how an 88°F high on Oct. 2 compares with that date’s normal or historical records.
Weekend Rain Brings A Cooldown
Rain chances rise Friday night, when showers and thunderstorms are possible with a 40% chance of precipitation. Saturday turns mostly cloudy and cooler, with a high near 70 and a slight chance of showers, while Sunday stays in the mid-60s with a 50% chance of rain showers.
Cooler, Drier Air Arrives Next Week
Monday may start with a stray shower before mostly sunny skies take over, with a high near 67 degrees. Tuesday looks sunny and cooler, topping out around 61 after a mostly clear Monday night with a low near 45.
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for the District in the current forecast. Wednesday and Thursday look like the easiest days for outdoor plans, while weekend activities may require a rain layer and a little flexibility.
