Water Temperature of the Washington Channel in Washington, DC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, February 23, 2026, 10:48 AM EST
Today's Tides
Low: February 23, 6:31 AM, -0.2 ft
High: February 23, 12:02 PM, 2.7 ft
Low: February 23, 7:34 PM, -0.1 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Potomac River; East Potomac Park; Southwest Waterfront ParkStation 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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 40°F
L: 28°F

Tue
H: 35°F
L: 20°F

Wed
H: 54°F
L: 28°F

Thu
H: 58°F
L: 40°F

Fri
H: 48°F
L: 35°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:55 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 5:29 PM
Moonset: 12:03 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:18 AM - 8:48 AM4:59 PM - 7:29 PM
Minor Periods
9:20 AM - 10:50 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 1:25AM EST until February 23 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 1:25 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 9:30 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Special Weather Statement issued February 23 at 6:34AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 6:34 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 8:00 AM
With light snow coming to an end this morning, any lingering moisture on untreated surfaces such as roads, bridges, overpasses, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, etc. are likely to freeze as temperatures fall below freezing over the next couple hours. This could lead to hazardous travel conditions, so use caution if on the roads.
Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 1:25AM EST until February 23 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 1:25 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 9:30 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Northwest Montgomery, Frederick MD, and Washington Counties. In Virginia, Eastern Loudoun County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility will be reduced to below one-half mile at times in falling and blowing snow overnight into Monday morning.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
This is only a test for monitoring of vital dissemination systems.
Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 7:27 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 7:37 AM
Monitoring message only. Please disregard.
Monitoring message only. Please disregard.
Special Weather Statement issued February 23 at 1:43AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 1:43 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 7:45 AM
With light snow coming to an end this morning, any lingering moisture on untreated surfaces such as roads, bridges, overpasses, sidewalks, etc. are likely to freeze as temperatures fall below freezing over the next couple hours. This could lead to hazardous travel conditions, so use caution if on the roads.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 50.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:55 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 5:29 PM
Moonset: 12:03 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:18 AM - 8:48 AM4:59 PM - 7:29 PM
Minor Periods
9:20 AM - 10:50 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:56 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 6:29 PM
Moonset: 1:18 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 51.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:16 AM - 9:46 AM5:59 PM - 8:29 PM
Minor Periods
10:05 AM - 11:35 AM12:48 AM - 2:18 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:57 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 7:31 PM
Moonset: 2:30 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 62.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:18 AM - 10:48 AM7:01 PM - 9:31 PM
Minor Periods
10:59 AM - 12:29 AM2:00 AM - 3:30 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 31.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 48.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:20 AM
Sunset: 5:58 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 8:34 PM
Moonset: 3:34 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 72.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:21 AM - 11:51 AM8:04 PM - 10:34 PM
Minor Periods
12:05 AM - 1:35 PM3:04 AM - 4:34 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.64 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:20 AM
Sunset: 5:59 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 9:33 PM
Moonset: 4:28 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:22 AM - 12:52 AM9:03 PM - 11:33 PM
Minor Periods
1:16 PM - 2:46 PM3:58 AM - 5:28 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
