Washington Heat Index Today
Updated planning preview · 11:00 PM forecast from WeatherAPI
Heat index
58°F
Low
Routine outdoor plans are generally reasonable.
Temperature
58°F
Humidity
48%
Estimated WBGT
10.6°C
UV index
0.0
Best outdoor window
8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Lowest combined heat and UV load in the available hourly preview.
Hourly heat risk
WBGT values are labeled as modeled estimates until a provider supplies measured readings.
| Time | Temperature | Heat index | Estimated WBGT | UV | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 AM | 49°F | 49°F | 8.5°C | 0.1 | Low |
| 10 AM | 55°F | 55°F | 10.3°C | 1.8 | Low |
| 12 PM | 61°F | 61°F | 12.2°C | 4.4 | Low |
| 2 PM | 65°F | 65°F | 13.6°C | 4.6 | Low |
| 4 PM | 67°F | 67°F | 14.2°C | 2.1 | Low |
| 6 PM | 64°F | 64°F | 13.6°C | 0.2 | Low |
| 9 AM | 55°F | 55°F | 11.4°C | 0.6 | Low |
| 11 AM | 63°F | 63°F | 14.6°C | 3.0 | Low |
Today's outlook
In Washington, the highest modeled heat burden in this preview occurs around 11:00 AM. The recommended window is selected from the lowest combined risk score, temperature, and UV—not from generic city copy.
Three-day forecast
Monday
Heat index up to 76°F
74°F / 56°F
LowTuesday
Heat index up to 67°F
67°F / 49°F
LowWednesday
Heat index up to 76°F
74°F / 49°F
LowToday in Washington
What changes across the day
Based on the available hourly WeatherAPI forecast
Peak heat index
67°F at 4:00 PM
The preview low is 49°F around 8:00 AM.
Feels-like difference
Matches air temp
Current humidity is 48%, one input that changes evaporative cooling.
Peak UV
4.6 at 2:00 PM
UV and heat are separate hazards; the lowest-heat hour may still need sun protection.
Tomorrow's direction
9°F cooler tomorrow
Today's forecast range is 56°F–74°F.
Where these numbers come from
WeatherAPI supplies the forecast. HeatGuard calculates heat-index risk and models WBGT from forecast temperature, humidity and a daytime solar allowance. Modeled WBGT is not an on-site globe-thermometer reading.
Local planning context
Planning for heat in Washington, DC
Washington heat risk can change quickly with humidity, cloud cover and the timing of a weather system. Use the hourly values rather than a single daily high, and reassess when the activity lasts into a warmer part of the day.
Forecasts describe outdoor conditions, not an individual's medical risk. Workload, duration, shade, clothing, acclimatization and health can change the appropriate decision.
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