United States Weather Forecast
United States weather: 78°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
United States is a country in North America. United States is a country in North America with its capital at Washington, D.C. It has a population of about 335 million. The capital is Washington, D.C..
Right now it is 78°F (25°C) in United States with overcast. It feels like 89°F. Today runs from 74°F to 85°F. Chance of precipitation is 66%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit United States is April, June, August and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 25°F.
The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 396 mi away. Nearby highlights include Acadia National Park, Arches National Park, Badlands National Park and Big Bend National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 85°F is in line with the 84°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in United States today at 9.8/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in United States right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:41 PM, Aug 5 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for United States
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | 🌧️ Rain | 85° / 74° | 66% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 92° / 75° | 22% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 95° / 72° | 59% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | 🌦️ Light showers | 93° / 70° | 57% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 96° / 72° | 27% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 98° / 78° | 9% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 75° | 43% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 75° / 71° | 37% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 67° | 26% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 67° | 21% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 69° | 12% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 88° / 67° | 17% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 🌦️ Light showers | 87° / 70° | 19% · 0,5 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 65° | 36% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 69° | 36% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 88° / 71° | 33% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 6 |
Climate in United States month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 25° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 45° | 29° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 60° | 40° | 4,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 69° | 49° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 74° | 57° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 86° | 67° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 89° | 71° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 84° | 67° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 79° | 62° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 69° | 50° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 57° | 40° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 46° | 32° | 4,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for United States
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Air quality and pollen in United States
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit United States
Go in April, June, August and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by state in United States
51 states and provinces mapped in this atlas
Weather by national park in United States
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is United States?
United States is a country in North America. Its coordinates are 38.9072, -77.0369. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in United States right now?
It is currently 78°F (25°C) with overcast. Humidity is 96% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit United States?
April, June, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in United States, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is United States in?
United States observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 5:41 PM.
How many people live in United States?
United States has a population of approximately 335 million.
What is the nearest airport to United States?
The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 396 mi away, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 1.191 mi away and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), 1.315 mi away.
What are the top things to do in United States?
Popular options include Acadia National Park, Arches National Park, Badlands National Park, Big Bend National Park, Biscayne National Park and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
What places are in United States?
United States covers 52 places in this atlas, including California, Florida, New York, Arizona, Hawaii and Nevada.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 5, 2026 at 5:41 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
