What are the record temperatures in September in Washington DC?
It will be a hot start to September in Washington DC, which is expected to begin the month with three straight days above 90 degrees.
Expect a scorching start to September in Washington DC, where a heat wave will bring high temperatures and humidity.
The National Weather Service says temperatures will reach at least 94 degrees Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with the humidity making it feel even worse.
The temperatures are a far departure from normal early September weather. Records show the normal maximum temperature for Sept. 1-3 is 85 degrees.
Tuesday’s heat index could reach triple digits, according to the National Weather Service, which is calling for increased chances of rain as the week progresses.
“Sweltering late-season heat and humidity expected this week; stay hydrated,” AccuWeather says.
Here’s a look a why it’s so hot in Washington DC this week.
What’s making it so hot in DC this week?
Despite the arrival of meteorological fall, summer-like heat is sticking around in Washington DC.
The region is getting an unusually hot start to September due to a strong area of high pressure that has built over the region, helping suppress clouds and rain and allowing temperatures to climb.
The National Weather Service says the strong ridge of high pressure will drive temperatures to approach early September records, with temperatures expected to reach the mid 90s through much of the week.
The pattern should begin to break later in the week as a cold front moves through, bringing lower temperatures and humidity for Labor Day weekend.