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Forecast for DC: Slow to see the sun today; warm and dry for the Fourth of July

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A somewhat subjective assessment of the time of day on a scale of 0 to 10.

7/10: The morning clouds are slow to move out, but it should be a nice afternoon with increasing sunshine, decreasing humidity and high temperatures in the mid 80s to near 90.

  • Today: Clouds in the morning, sun in the afternoon, decreasing humidity. Highs: mid-80s to near 90s.
  • Tonight: Mostly clear, relatively comfortable. Lows: Mid to upper 60s.
  • tomorrow: Mostly sunny, warm, not too humid. Highs: Upper 80s to low 90s.

We are in transition today as the front lingers to the south. The start of the day is mostly cloudy, but after that we can expect a fine afternoon with increasing sunshine and decreasing humidity. Independence Day looks sunny and warm — about as good as it gets for the 4th of July here — before storm chances return midweek.

Today (Sunday): A muggy and mostly cloudy morning with some lingering early morning rain still possible. But don’t let the early clouds fool you — it’s a pretty nice afternoon for outdoor activities as skies transition to partly sunny with slightly lower humidity (dew points dropping to near 60). Daytime highs are seasonally in the mid-80s to near 90, with light winds out of the north. Confidence: High

Tonight: A clear and comfortable night ahead with seasonal lows in the mid to upper 60s. Humidity continues to drop (dew points drop into the 50s) with light winds from the north. Confidence: High

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Tomorrow (Independence Day): The holiday looks great for outdoor activities, but you’ll want to stay hydrated and apply sunscreen. It’s mostly sunny here, with highs in the 80s to 90s and comfortable humidity (dew points in the mid-50s). Winds are light from the south. When I think of a good forecast for the Fourth of July, this is it. Enjoy. Confidence: Medium

Tomorrow night: A few clouds around could slightly hinder a perfect 10/10 fireworks forecast. But it’s hard to complain about partly cloudy skies with evening temperatures falling back into the 80s and overnight lows in the upper 60s to low 70s. With low wind speeds and slightly moister air locally, clouds and smoke may linger for some time. Trust: Medium-high

There is a chance of rain and thunderstorms in the area each day Tuesday and Wednesday. Both days are partly sunny and humid, with highs near 90 and possible storms, especially in the afternoon into the evening. Some storms may be strong due to an approaching cold front. Confidence: Medium