Washington, DC Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
72°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 72. South wind around 7 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 72°F | Sunny | 7 mph S | 2% |
| Tonight | 53°F | Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog | 6 mph S | 2% |
| Wednesday | 75°F | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 3 to 9 mph S | 2% |
| Wednesday Night | 62°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain | 8 mph SE | 32% |
| Thursday | 76°F | Chance Light Rain | 10 mph S | 41% |
| Thursday Night | 63°F | Light Rain Likely | 2 to 7 mph S | 56% |
| Friday | 71°F | Rain Likely | 6 mph NW | 71% |
| Friday Night | 53°F | Light Rain Likely | 2 to 7 mph NW | 71% |
| Saturday | 66°F | Mostly Sunny | 7 to 12 mph NW | 11% |
| Saturday Night | 45°F | Partly Cloudy | 8 mph NW | 11% |
| Sunday | 62°F | Mostly Sunny | 8 mph W | 5% |
| Sunday Night | 44°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 5 to 8 mph W | 20% |
| Monday | 62°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 9 to 14 mph NW | 20% |
| Monday Night | 42°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 5 to 9 mph W | 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 (3.9 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.