DC Forecast: Warm Friday at 83°F, Heat Peaks Saturday, Cools Down Sunday

A warm Friday is expected across the Washington, D.C. region with mostly sunny skies. Forecasts call for a high near 83 degrees and only a few passing showers.

Morning readings will be in the upper 60s to low 70s. The day will still feel warm despite a slight easing from earlier heat.

Weekend outlook

Heat returns on Saturday with highs climbing into the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. Overnight lows Friday fall into the 60s before temperatures rise again.

A cold front moves in late Saturday into early Sunday. That front brings the best chance for rain, with showers likely in the morning and clearing by midday.

Conditions turn cooler and breezy after the front. Sunday afternoon highs should be in the upper 60s.

Early week trend

Monday morning lows may drop into the 40s. Daytime readings on Monday are expected in the 50s.

A gradual warmup is forecast by midweek. Highs should reach the mid‑70s later in the week.

Recent heat and records

The region saw a stretch of 90s this week. Dulles recorded 92 degrees, and BWI reached 91 on Thursday.

Reagan National hit 90 degrees, just shy of its record mark. These readings came before the brief cooldown.

DC Forecast: Warm Friday at 83°F, Heat Peaks Saturday, Cools Down Sunday offers a concise summary of the pattern. The line captures the short lived peak and the expected cooldown.

Reporting and forecast details come from Filmogaz.com and the National Weather Service. Coverage focuses on Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.