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Sunset Tonight in Washington DC


Reading tonight's sky for Washington DC
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Frequently asked
Will the sunset be good tonight in Washington DC?
The live score above pulls today's forecast and runs it through GoldCast's scoring model. Above 70 is worth going out. Below 40, stay home. The score updates daily.
What makes a good sunset in Washington DC?
Washington DC's flat Potomac River basin gives you wide western sky and iconic foreground in every direction. The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool catches the sunset sky when conditions are calm. The Arlington Memorial Bridge puts you over the Potomac with the monuments behind you. Fall post-front evenings are the standout nights: Canadian air pushes the humidity out fast and leaves the monuments razor-sharp against a vivid sky. The roof of the Kennedy Center is an underrated elevated position looking back toward the Mall.
What time is sunset in Washington DC tonight?
Washington DC sunset ranges from around 4:46 PM in December to 8:37 PM in June. Tonight's exact time is shown in the score card above, updated daily from live weather data.