You may have been sporting summer attire Wednesday, but you’ll have to bring out a light jacket again Thursday as cooler weather follows record-breaking October temperatures in the D.C. region.
The National Weather Service said the high temperature of 90 degrees in D.C. is the latest in the year that the District has reached 90 degrees. The previous record of Oct. 11 was set in 1919.
The high temperature in Washington DC was 90 degrees today. This is the latest in the year that DC has reached 90 degrees. This breaks the previous record of October 11th set in 1919. #wxDC #wxVA
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) October 14, 2026
Scattered showers rush in Wednesday night, bringing temperatures in the 60s.
“The cold front settles across the area and stalls, keeping showers in the forecast,” 7News Senior Meteorologist Steve Rudin said. “Cooler air moves in behind the front, bringing an end to the record warmth. The stalled boundary sticks around into Thursday morning, keeping the unsettled stretch going.”
Thursday’s highs will be between 63 and 68 degrees, and it will be much cooler and mostly cloudy. Showers will continue through the afternoon, easing into the evening.
But Friday kicks off the weekend with the return of warm weather and high temperatures between 72 and 80 degrees. And enjoy it while it lasts because Saturday’s high is topping off in the 50s.
Mostly cloudy
Temperatures: 70s to 60s
Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
An approaching cold front brings an increase in clouds with the chance for a few showers, and perhaps a few rumbles of thunder, especially west of D.C.
Scattered showers
Lows: 62-67
Winds: North 5 mph
The cold front settles across the area and stalls, keeping showers in the forecast through the night. Cooler air moves in behind the front, bringing an end to the record warmth. The stalled boundary sticks around into Thursday morning, keeping the unsettled stretch going.
Cloudy, scattered showers
Highs: 63-68
Winds: Northeast 5-10 mph
A much cooler, mostly cloudy day follows the October heat, with afternoon temperatures in the low to mid 60s. Showers remain likely during the afternoon, with rain chances easing into the evening. Winds stay light, turning from the northeast to the east around 5 mph. Temperatures settle near 60 Thursday night as winds turn southeast, then south.
Showers, windy
Highs: 72-80
Winds: West 15-25, gusts 30-40 mph
Warmth makes a quick comeback before a powerful cold front delivers a major change. Highs rebound into the low 80s, with showers and a few thunderstorms expected during the afternoon. Winds increase, with gusts of 30 to 40 mph possible across much of the area and 35 to 45 mph in the mountains. A few storms could produce strong to severe wind gusts. Winds turn northwest Friday night, temperatures tumble, and a second front clears out lingering showers.
Partly to mostly sunny
Highs: 50s
Winds: Northwest 10-20, gusts to 35
A chilly, breezy start brings temperatures in the 40s, with low to mid 30s in the mountains. Wind chills dip into the 20s in the Alleghenies and the 30s to low 40s elsewhere. Sunshine increases, but highs only reach the 50s, with 40s in the mountains. Northwest winds gradually ease. Clear skies and light to calm winds Saturday night set up widespread frost and the potential for freezing temperatures, especially west of I-95.
Mostly sunny
Highs: Near 60
Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph
A cold start could bring frost to much of the D.C. region, with a freeze possible in many locations, especially west of the Blue Ridge. Freezing temperatures could extend farther east, outside downtown D.C. if the colder forecast plays out. Sunshine and quiet weather follow, with highs recovering to near 60 degrees.
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