Washington, DC Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
80°F
Partly Sunny
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind around 8 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 80°F | Partly Sunny | 8 mph E | 3% |
| Tonight | 69°F | Mostly Cloudy | 8 mph SE | 10% |
| Sunday | 86°F | Chance Rain Showers | 7 to 10 mph S | 28% |
| Sunday Night | 65°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 2 to 7 mph W | 68% |
| Monday | 75°F | Chance Rain Showers | 7 to 12 mph NE | 52% |
| Monday Night | 62°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 9 mph NE | 45% |
| Tuesday | 69°F | Chance Rain Showers | 9 to 14 mph NE | 52% |
| Tuesday Night | 58°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 13 mph NE | 52% |
| Wednesday | 66°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph NE | 47% |
| Wednesday Night | 57°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 14 mph NE | 35% |
| Thursday | 66°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph NE | 33% |
| Thursday Night | 55°F | Chance Rain Showers | 8 to 12 mph N | 27% |
| Friday | 68°F | Chance Rain Showers | 13 mph N | 27% |
| Friday Night | 55°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 7 to 12 mph N | 20% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Washington, DC
Last spring frost
Mar 29
First fall frost
Nov 8
Growing season
224 days
Hardiness zone
8a
Explore more for Washington, DC: full frost dates · planting calendar · District of Columbia frost dates
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Natl Arboretum Dc, Md (2.1 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 20, 2026.