Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Weather Forecast
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport weather: 63°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is an airport in Washington, D.C.. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 63°F (17°C) in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport with partly cloudy. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 61°F to 85°F. Chance of precipitation is 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is April, June, September 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 26°F.
The closest major airport is Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), about 23 mi away. Nearby highlights include National Mall, Shenandoah National Park, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Statue of Liberty.
In plain terms. Today is much warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 85°F is 16.2°F above the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:27 AM, Oct 1 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 61° | 6% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 91° / 62° | 40% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌧️ Rain | 67° / 57° | 35% · 0,4 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 60° / 58° | 56% · 0,6 in | 4 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 57° | 23% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 63° / 47° | 0% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 68° / 46° | 1% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 76° / 52° | 2% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 72° / 54° | 3% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 78° / 53° | 4% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 58° | 18% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌧️ Rain | 70° / 61° | 26% · 0,7 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | 67° / 55° | 10% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 68° / 47° | 13% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | 80° / 54° | 11% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 12% | -- | — |
Climate in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport 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° | 26° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 46° | 29° | 3,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 61° | 40° | 4,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 70° | 49° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 74° | 57° | 6,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 87° | 67° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 89° | 72° | 5,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 84° | 67° | 5,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 79° | 63° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 69° | 50° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 58° | 41° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 47° | 32° | 4,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Go in April, June, September 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is an airport in Washington, D.C.. Its coordinates are 38.8512, -77.0402. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport right now?
It is currently 63°F (17°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 93% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?
April, June, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 9:27 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?
The closest airports are Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 23 mi away, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 119 mi away and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 198 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?
Popular options include National Mall, Shenandoah National Park, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Statue of Liberty, Hudson River and Empire State Building.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - 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. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| 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 October 1, 2026 at 9:27 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
