Monday, October 19, 2026 · United States
Skin weather in Washington DC UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Washington DC does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 4:10 AM local time
Today · Temperature4 to 18 °C
Low and high-
UV index
4.7
moderate
Peak UV index today: 4.7 – moderate.
From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
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Humidity
27%indoors when heated
very dry
Outdoors 54% humidity – heat it to 21 °C and only around 27% is left indoors.
Dry air draws moisture from your skin – a richer moisturiser makes sense today.
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Pollen
–
No pollen forecast is available for this region.
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Air quality
38EAQI
fair
European Air Quality Index up to 38 – fair. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 11 µg/m³.
Clean air – no extra cleansing needed.
Tomorrow
- 10 to 21 °C
- UV 4.7 · moderate
- 33% · dry
- Air quality: fair
Skin climate in Washington DC through the year
When the air in Washington DC is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- Indoor air in Washington DC is driest in January: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 21%.
- From November to April, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
- From March to September, the midday sun climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is then shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high.
- July brings the most sunshine, with around 366 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 193 h | 30° | 65% | 21% | 6.7 °C |
| Feb | 194 h | 38° | 62% | 22% | 9.7 °C |
| Mar | 258 h | 48° | 57% | 29% | 15.3 °C |
| Apr | 281 h | 61° | 59% | 40% | 20.2 °C |
| May | 305 h | 70° | 67% | – | 23.9 °C |
| Jun | 340 h | 74° | 65% | – | 29.5 °C |
| Jul | 366 h | 73° | 71% | – | 31.9 °C |
| Aug | 325 h | 65° | 71% | – | 30 °C |
| Sep | 261 h | 53° | 72% | – | 26.6 °C |
| Oct | 253 h | 41° | 70% | – | 21.1 °C |
| Nov | 223 h | 32° | 64% | 31% | 14.7 °C |
| Dec | 183 h | 28° | 67% | 25% | 9.3 °C |
Indoors when heated = humidity when outdoor air is warmed to 21 °C (only months with a daily average below 15 °C). Midday sun = sun angle in mid-month.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UV index in Washington DC today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Washington DC reaches up to 4.7 – moderate. From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
How dry is the air in Washington DC today?
Outdoors 54% humidity – heat it to 21 °C and only around 27% is left indoors. Dry air draws moisture from your skin – a richer moisturiser makes sense today.
When is the air driest in Washington DC?
Indoor air in Washington DC is driest in January: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 21%. From November to April, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
When is UV strongest in Washington DC?
From March to September, the midday sun climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is then shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high. July brings the most sunshine, with around 366 hours.
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All cities →Data: WDTEC GmbH’s own weather servers – temperature, UV index and humidity from weather models, air quality and pollen from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS). Ratings: UV per WHO, air quality per European Air Quality Index, pollen per NAB. Skincare tips are general recommendations and do not replace medical advice.