WWAI

Washington DC Weather Today

United States · Thursday, March 12, 2026

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Current Weather & ForecastUpdated 11:07:23 AM
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12°C
Overcast
High27°C/Low2°C
Feels 5°C
63% Humidity
34 km/h WNW
☀️UV 0 (Low)
☁️100% Cloud
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Precipitation
9.5 mm
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Rain Chance
99%
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Max Wind
37 km/h
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Wind Gust
67 km/h
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Sunrise
07:23
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Sunset
19:12
Today's Hourly Breakdown
Actual
Forecast
Now
Times in EDT
🌡️Temperature (°C)
🌧️Precipitation (mm) & Chance (%)
💨Wind Speed & Gusts (km/h)
💧Humidity & Cloud Cover (%)
☀️UV Index
Weather Details
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Overcast
Current condition
UV Index
0
Low
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Cloud Cover
100%
Overcast
Wind Direction
WNW
301°
Wind Gust
67 km/h
Precipitation
0.0 mm
Max Wind Today
37 km/h
Sunrise
07:23 AM
Sunset
07:12 PM

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI)

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Washington DC, United States
Last Updated: 3/12/2026, 11:07:28 AM
18AQI (US)
Air Quality is
Good
PM2.5
18ug/m3
PM10
16ug/m3
Dominant: PM2.5
Station: Aurora Hills Visitor Center, Northern Virginia, USA
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12°C
Overcast
Humidity63 %
Wind Speed34 km/h
UV Index0
18
0-50
51-100
101-150
151-200
201-300
301-500+
Major Air Pollutants
PM2.5
18ug/m3
PM10
16ug/m3
O3
11ug/m3
NO2
1.2ug/m3
SO2
0.4ug/m3
CO
0.1ug/m3
Health Advice
Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities!
Data updated 11:07:28 AM · Source: waqi
Hourly Air Pollutants
µg/m³
Health Impact & Advice
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0.8cigarettes / day
Breathing this air equals smoking 0.8 cigarettes daily
Weekly: 6 cigsMonthly: 25 cigs
Source: Berkeley Earth · Based on PM2.5 = 18 ug/m3
Protective MeasuresAQI 18
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Air Purifier
Not Needed
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N95 Mask
Not Needed
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Stay Indoor
Not Needed
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Windows Closed
Not Needed
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Outdoor Exercise
Not Needed
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Car Cabin Filter
Not Needed
Health Risk Assessment
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Asthma
Low
Low risk for most people
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Heart Issues
Low
Minimal risk
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Allergies
Low
Low allergy aggravation risk
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Respiratory
Low
Normal breathing expected
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Eye Irritation
Low
No issues expected
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Children & Elderly
Safe
Normal activities ok

Washington DC Weather & Air Quality Overview

Washington DC is a city in United States, located in the Northern Hemisphere at coordinates 38.91°N, 77.04°W. With a population of approximately 6.3 million, it is one of the notable urban centers in Americas. Washington DC experiences a temperate climate. This page provides real-time temperature, humidity, wind speed, UV index, air quality monitoring, and a detailed 10-day weather forecast for Washington DC, United States.

Right now in Washington DC, the temperature is 12°C (feels like 5°C) with overcast. Humidity is at 63%. Winds are blowing at 34 km/h. Today's high is expected to reach 27°C and the low will be around 2°C.

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Washington DC is 18, rated as Good. The dominant pollutant is PM2.5.

  • Today's high in Washington DC: 27°C
  • Humidity in Washington DC: 63%
  • Current AQI in Washington DC: 18 (Good)
  • Wind in Washington DC: 34 km/h

Weather in Washington DC and the Washington DC forecast are updated every few minutes. For more cities, see our weather directory and global AQI map, or check city AQI rankings and weather guides.

Data updates every few minutes. Weather powered by Open-Meteo. Air quality from multiple monitoring networks.

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