Washington starts Sunday in the low 40s under mostly clear skies, but the calm opening will not last. Scattered showers may pass before 7 a.m., and a brisk northwest wind will keep the afternoon noticeably cool, with a high near 54.
Cool, Breezy Sunday Gives Way To Clearer Skies
According to the National Weather Service, northwest winds will be brisk Sunday, with gusts reaching about 23 mph. Clouds may build through the afternoon, but rain chances remain low for most of the District.
Sunday night will turn partly cloudy, with temperatures falling to around 37 degrees. No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for Washington, D.C.
Sunshine And 60s Take Over By Tuesday
Monday brings sunny skies and a high near 57, followed by another chilly night with a low around 35. The warm-up begins Tuesday, when Washington should reach 61 under clear skies.
Temperatures continue climbing through the middle of the week, reaching about 65 Wednesday, 66 Thursday and 68 Friday. Saturday remains sunny and mild, with a high near 67, while no meaningful rain is expected from Tuesday through the end of the forecast period.
Dry Air Raises Fire Weather Concerns
The extended dry stretch will come with increasingly low humidity, especially from Tuesday onward. The forecast discussion says afternoon humidity could fall into the 20s and dry out already parched vegetation, so residents should use extra care with outdoor flames and discarded cigarettes.
