Storm Team4 of NBC4 Washington reports that temperatures will climb into the upper 80s, approaching 90°F, across the Washington, D.C. metro area on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

A weak cold front moving through Wednesday night is expected to bring a chance of showers and cooler, damp conditions on Thursday.

The projected warmth is about 15 to 20 degrees above the typical mid‑October averages for the region, making it unusually high for the season.