Water Temperature of the Washington Channel in Washington, DC

Current Water Temperature

60.4°F 15.8°C
Cool Brisk & Refreshing
60.4°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.

Measurement Time: Monday, November 9, 2026, 7:36 AM EST

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Potomac River; East Potomac Park; Southwest Waterfront Park

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Washington Channel

Station Name: Washington
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Sensor Depth: -9 feet

Nearest Address:
Ohio Dr SW
Washington, DC 20024
District of Columbia County

GPS Coordinates: 38.873, -77.0217

Nearby Water Temperatures

Sligo Creek, Takoma Park, MD (7.9 mi)
Northeast Branch Anacostia River, Riverdale Park, MD (7.9 mi)
Dead Run, McLean, VA (10.2 mi)
Paint Branch, Calverton, MD (11.5 mi)
Difficult Run, McLean, VA (14 mi)
Difficult Run, Oakton, VA (16.7 mi)
Patuxent River, Brighton, MD (22.1 mi)
Severn River, Annapolis, MD (30.1 mi)
Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis, MD (31.5 mi)
Northwest Harbor, Baltimore, MD (36.1 mi)
Scotts Level Branch, Milford Mill, MD (36.5 mi)
Upper Machedoc Creek, Dahlgren, VA (38.2 mi)
Potomac River, Point of Rocks, MD (39.3 mi)
Chesapeake Bay, Cambridge, MD (39.4 mi)
Herring Run, Baltimore, MD (39.6 mi)

Weather for Washington, District of Columbia

Current Weather

48.7°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 63%
Feels Like: 44.4°F
Wind: W 9.4 mph
Wind Gusts: 21.9 mph
Pressure: 29.94 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 17%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Sunny
Mon
H: 63°F
L: 47°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 67°F
L: 41°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 67°F
L: 45°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
6.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
6.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
40 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
15.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
3.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
203 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 15m daylight
Sunrise 6:44 AM
Solar Noon 11:51 AM
Sunset 4:59 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 7:14 AM
Transit 12:05 PM
Moonset 4:51 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 2:30 AM
11:35 AM - 2:05 PM

Minor Periods

6:44 AM - 8:14 AM
4:21 PM - 5:51 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5

Small Craft Advisory issued November 9 at 6:18AM EST until November 9 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Mon November 9, 2026, 6:18 AM
Expires: Mon November 9, 2026, 2:30 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Monday, November 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 53.2°F
Average Humidity: 53%
Chance of Rain: 3%
Wind: 13.9 mph
UV Index: 2.1

Astronomical

Sun
10h 15m daylight
Sunrise 6:44 AM
Solar Noon 11:51 AM
Sunset 4:59 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 7:14 AM
Transit 12:05 PM
Moonset 4:51 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 2:30 AM
11:35 AM - 2:05 PM

Minor Periods

6:44 AM - 8:14 AM
4:21 PM - 5:51 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 53.3°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Chance of Rain: 5%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 2.9

Astronomical

Sun
10h 13m daylight
Sunrise 6:46 AM
Solar Noon 11:52 AM
Sunset 4:58 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:18 AM
Transit 12:55 PM
Moonset 5:30 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 2:30 AM
12:25 PM - 2:55 PM

Minor Periods

7:48 AM - 9:18 AM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 56°F
Average Humidity: 67%
Chance of Rain: 8%
Wind: 7.4 mph
UV Index: 2.7

Astronomical

Sun
10h 11m daylight
Sunrise 6:47 AM
Solar Noon 11:52 AM
Sunset 4:58 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:16 AM
Transit 1:46 PM
Moonset 6:16 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:51 AM - 3:21 AM
1:16 PM - 3:46 PM

Minor Periods

8:46 AM - 10:16 AM
5:46 PM - 7:16 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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