Capital Weather (Page 8)

Record warm lows in the 80s last night, from DC to Boston

Locations across the urban Northeast were near all-time readings for warm lows early Friday.

By Ian Livingston

/ Jul 3 2026

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Record warm lows in the 80s last night, from DC to Boston

DC-area forecast: Independence Day promises high heat repeat, plus storm risk and bad air

HAPPENING NOW: DC reached a record high of 102 for the second straight day. Steamy 80s to near 90 this evening with a slight chance of an evening storm.

By A. Camden Walker and Ian Livingston

/ Jul 3 2026

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Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument (lit up in USA flag colors) and the Capitol at night as seen from Virginia.

🏖️ Weekend beach forecast

The beach is the place to be this weekend. It won’t exactly be cool, but the cooling influence of the ocean will keep the heat reasonable.

By Dan Stillman

/ Jul 2 2026

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This extreme heat episode is bringing the humidity

Dew points in the 70s have been common. DC saw a 78 dew point with heat index of 100 Wednesday night.

By Ian Livingston

/ Jul 2 2026

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This extreme heat episode is bringing the humidity

July 4th tracker: Super hot, with a storm risk?

An intense, record-challenging heat wave will continue through Saturday July 4.

By Dan Stillman and Jason Samenow

/ Jul 2 2026

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Photo of fireworks over the National Mall on July 4, 2024.

DC-area forecast: Friday could be even hotter after record-hot Thursday

HAPPENING NOW: After DC reached a record daily high of 102 degrees today, steamy 80s this evening only fall to overnight lows in the upper 70s and low 80s.

By Ian Livingston

/ Jul 2 2026

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NMAAHC and the Washington Monument illumination.

DC snagged three record highs in a row with 103 on July 4

An early-July heat wave scorched the DC area with days of 100s and record warm nighttime temperatures.

By Ian Livingston and Dan Stillman

/ Jul 1 2026

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DC snagged three record highs in a row with 103 on July 4

We predict July will be hotter than normal, boosted by a searing start

By Jason Samenow

/ Jul 1 2026

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Photo of colorful dawn sky on Tuesday reflected in the Potomac River.

July weather in Washington, DC

It's the peak of summer, which means most days are at or above 90 degrees.

By Ian Livingston

/ Jul

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DC-area forecast: Blistering heat wave underway. It's here through the Fourth.

HAPPENING NOW: Temperatures falling through the 80s into the night. Muggy conditions make it feel even toastier. Lows mainly upper 70s to low 80s.

By Dan Stillman

/ Jul 1 2026

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People sit around the Dupont Circle fountain during the evening. Water is coming from the fountain.

Dangerous, potentially historic heat wave begins across DC region Wednesday

We've reached the start of what could rank among the DC area's most intense heat waves.

By Ian Livingston

/ Jun 30 2026

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Dangerous, potentially historic heat wave begins across DC region Wednesday