WASHINGTON, D.C. – Streetlights shimmer on slick D.C. avenues this morning as light rain brushes across the Potomac. The drizzle won’t linger — brighter skies and seasonably mild air are already waiting to take over as the week begins.
According to the National Weather Service in Sterling, a few early showers may dampen the morning commute, mainly between 6 and 9 a.m. Skies will then gradually clear, leaving the region mostly sunny by afternoon. Highs will reach the lower 60s around the Beltway, climbing a few degrees warmer south toward Alexandria and Arlington. Winds stay calm through midmorning before turning west up to 10 mph later in the day.
Tuesday brings an ideal stretch of November weather. Sunshine returns in full, with highs in the lower 60s and a light, dry breeze. Wednesday looks even milder, with temperatures nearing 70°F — a reminder that fall isn’t done offering outdoor comfort just yet.
By Thursday, another calm, dry day holds steady before clouds begin to rebuild late Friday. The weekend trend shows slightly cooler readings in the mid-60s, with a few scattered showers possible by Saturday.
This week’s pattern favors commuters and early holiday travelers alike, offering crisp mornings and golden, warm afternoons. Residents can plan outdoor work, Veterans Day prep, or early decorating comfortably through midweek before the next front edges closer.
Five-Day Forecast for Washington, D.C.:
Mon: 63/44 – Morning rain, then clearing skies.
Tue: 62/42 – Sunny; light west breeze.
Wed: 70/47 – Bright, mild; warmest day of the week.
Thu: 61/41 – Mostly sunny; cooler late.
Fri: 65/53 – Increasing clouds; rain chance late.
