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McLean Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clouds Gather on the Horizon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest today at 68° · coldest night Saturday at 32°

The short of it: McLean weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, 18 °C (65 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 16 °C (61 °F). Today’s high 20 °C (68 °F), low 7 °C (44 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 0.8 mm (0.03 in). Warnings in force: thunderstorms expected. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 11:15 local time.

MCLEAN, Wednesday. — An overcast sky is the word from the McLean station, with a high of 68° and a low of 44°. That is some 10° milder than a typical November afternoon in McLean, where the average high is 58°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the SSE, gusting to 8 mph, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Of the 7 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 68°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at 32°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 0.1 in. in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in McLean brings highs near 58°, lows of 37° and about 3.0 in. of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 88°, January the coldest at 27°, and September the wettest with 4.3 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. The best months to ride in are May and October.

The sun is up 10 h 11 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 243 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowPartly cloudy64°60°3 mph–
12 PMPartly cloudy66°62°4 mph–
1 PMPartly cloudy67°63°5 mph–
2 PMPartly cloudy68°64°5 mph–
3 PMPartly cloudy67°63°5 mph–
4 PMPartly cloudy65°62°4 mph–
5 PMOvercast61°59°3 mph–
6 PMPartly cloudy58°55°3 mph–
7 PMOvercast55°52°3 mph–
8 PMOvercast54°51°3 mph–
9 PMOvercast54°51°3 mph–
10 PMOvercast53°51°3 mph–
11 PMClear sky51°49°3 mph–
12 AMMostly clear50°48°2 mph–
1 AMMostly clear49°47°2 mph–
2 AMPartly cloudy49°47°2 mph–
3 AMPartly cloudy49°47°2 mph–
4 AMOvercast49°47°2 mph–
5 AMOvercast49°48°2 mph–
6 AMOvercast50°49°1 mph–
7 AMOvercast50°49°2 mph–
8 AMOvercast52°51°2 mph–
9 AMLight showers54°52°3 mph0.02 in.
10 AMLight showers56°55°3 mph0.02 in.

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 11): overcast, high 68°, low 44°, dry, gusts to 12 mph. Sun up 6:46 AM, down 4:57 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today44°68°dry12 mph10 h 11 min
Thursday49°65°0.1 in.19 mph10 h 10 min
Friday36°51°dry20 mph10 h 7 min
Saturday32°48°dry20 mph10 h 5 min
Sunday36°51°dry17 mph10 h 3 min
Monday38°54°dry10 mph10 h 1 min
Tuesday33°56°dry9 mph10 h 0 min

Warmest: today at 68°. Wettest: Thursday, 0.1 in.. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 20 mph.

The Almanac · McLean Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in McLean, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus October
11° colder, 0.5 in. less rain
Versus December
10° warmer
Day–night spread
21°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 59 min
Average wind
6 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 11° from October to about 58°, with nights near 37°. Wet spells are common — about 3.0 in., the 10th wettest month.

McLean in November: the full almanac →

Climate of McLean by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January44°27°2.8 in.7 mph9 h 43 min✦
February47°28°2.6 in.7 mph10 h 41 min✦✦
March56°35°3.6 in.8 mph11 h 50 min✦✦
April68°44°3.3 in.8 mph13 h 10 min✦✦✦
May76°54°4.0 in.6 mph14 h 17 min✦✦✦
June84°63°4.1 in.6 mph14 h 53 min✦✦✦
July88°67°4.1 in.5 mph14 h 38 min✦✦
August86°66°4.1 in.5 mph13 h 40 min✦✦
September80°59°4.3 in.5 mph12 h 23 min✦✦✦
October69°47°3.5 in.6 mph11 h 6 min✦✦✦
November58°37°3.0 in.6 mph9 h 59 min✦✦
December48°30°3.5 in.6 mph9 h 27 min✦

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Questions Readers Ask about McLean

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in McLean today?

Right now it is 18 °C (65 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 16 °C (61 °F). Today’s high is 20 °C (68 °F) and tonight’s low 7 °C (44 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 0.8 mm (0.03 in) expected.

Will it rain in McLean this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 2.9 mm (0.11 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for McLean?

Yes: thunderstorms expected. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in McLean?

July, with an average high of 31 °C (88 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -3 °C (27 °F). The wettest month is September, with 110 mm (4.3 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit McLean?

May and October. May brings highs near 25 °C (76 °F) and about 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain; October highs near 20 °C (69 °F) and 88 mm (3.5 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in McLean?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Feb.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BethesdaMaryland5 mi NE58°37°3.1 in.
ArlingtonVirginia5 mi SE58°38°3.0 in.
PotomacMaryland6 mi NNW57°37°3.0 in.
AnnandaleVirginia7 mi S58°38°3.0 in.
Mount PleasantDistrict of Columbia7 mi E58°38°3.0 in.
OaktonVirginia8 mi WSW58°37°3.0 in.
Columbia HeightsDistrict of Columbia8 mi E58°38°3.0 in.
Columbia HeightsDistrict of Columbia8 mi E58°38°3.0 in.

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