Washington Weather Forecast
Washington weather: 52°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Washington
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌥️ Fog | 67° / 49° | 3% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 50° | 3% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 53° | 3% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 51° | 0% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 50° | 0% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 51° | 1% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 50° | 1% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 74° / 46° | 0% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 46° | 1% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 45° | 8% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 41° | 8% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 42° | 12% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 44° | 10% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 50° | 13% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 1 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 38°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 71°F against a October normal of 61°F - 42°F above.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 0% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 0,9 in).
What this means for Washington
Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 67°F is 6.5°F above the 61°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Visibility is down to 1,6 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 58°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 61°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Washington?
Washington is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 47.0379, -122.9007. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Washington right now?
It is currently 52°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 83% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Washington?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Washington, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Washington in?
Washington observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 3:13 PM.
How many people live in Washington?
Washington has a population of approximately 7.8 million.
What is the nearest airport to Washington?
The closest airports are Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 40 mi away, Portland International Airport (PDX), 101 mi away and Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 150 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Washington?
Popular options include Mount Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, Olympic National Park, Space Needle, Deception Pass State Park and Palouse Falls State Park.
What places are in Washington?
Washington covers 9 places in this atlas, including Mount Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, Olympic National Park, Deception Pass State Park, Palouse Falls State Park and Seattle.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - 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 3:13 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
