4 things to know about the weather:
- Sunshine stays abundant Monday
- Comfortable air mass stays in place
- Warming trend by midweek
- Excellent outdoor weather continues
A pleasant and dry weather pattern settles across Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland. Expect abundant sunshine with warm temperatures during the afternoon Monday.
Humidity levels remain relatively low Monday through Wednesday, making conditions feel much more comfortable than typical late August weather. Temperatures will gradually climb from the mid-80s Monday and Tuesday to near 90° Wednesday as sunshine continues.
Dry conditions, light winds and plenty of sunshine make this a great stretch for outdoor activities, commuting and outdoor plans across the D.C. metro region.
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QuickCast
MONDAY
Sunny and comfortable
Sunny skies throughout the day
Low humidity for late August
Pleasant afternoon conditions
Dry weather region-wide
Wind: West 5 to 10 mph
High Temperature: 84°-86°
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear and comfortable
Cool overnight for August
Light winds
Low Temperature: 60°-64°
TUESDAY
Sunny and seasonable
Bright sunshine continues
Comfortable humidity levels
Excellent visibility and dry conditions
Great weather for outdoor plans
Wind: NW 5 to 10 mph
High Temperature: 85°-87°
WEDNESDAY
Warmer with increasing clouds late
Mostly sunny through much of the day
Temperatures edge closer to 90°
Humidity remains manageable
Dry daytime conditions
Wind: Light and variable
High Temperature: 87°-90°
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly to mostly cloudy
A chance of late-night showers or thunderstorms develops
Mild overnight conditions
Low Temperature: 69°-72°
