Today’s daily digit is 6 out of 10, signaling a perfectly decent late-August day with some humidity and a scattered shower or thunderstorm risk, but overall comfortable conditions. A refreshing, fall-like workweek is on the horizon.
Forecast in detail
Today (Sunday)
Partly sunny skies with temperatures climbing into the low to mid-80s. Humidity will be noticeable, bringing dew points into the mid- to upper-60s. Most areas should stay dry, though an approaching cold front could spark a couple of isolated showers or a thunderstorm, especially west of D.C. and I-95. Confidence: Medium-High
Tonight
Mostly to partly cloudy with a few evening showers or storms possible between about 5 and 11 p.m., then clearing as the night progresses. Lows will dip into the 60s, with humidity gradually decreasing toward morning. Confidence: Medium-High
Tomorrow (Monday)
Lingering morning clouds should give way to mostly sunny skies as the workday begins. Winds will be a touch breezy from the northwest, gusting near 25 mph at times, with afternoon highs in the low to mid-80s. Dry air moves in, dropping dew points into the 50s. Confidence: High
Tomorrow night
A more refreshing, less humid airmass — originating in Canada — settles in, keeping temperatures several degrees cooler than average. Overnight lows in the mid-50s to low-60s. Confidence: Medium-High
A look ahead
After a warm, humid start to the weekend, the week ahead looks cooler and more comfortable, with a trend toward drier air and pleasant evenings.
Summary
A day with a touch of humidity and a small chance of isolated showers, followed by a cooler, drier pattern starting Monday night into the workweek, offering comfortable outdoor conditions and a hint of early fall. A positive outlook for outdoor plans and daily activities.