U.S. climate normals
Climate data for the United States
Explore long-term climate normals for weather stations across the United States: what is typical, month by month and day by day.
Climate Washington - D.C.
| Month | HighºF | LowºF | Precipinch | Wet days | Sunshineh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 27 | 3.03 | 11 | 76 |
| Feb | 44 | 28 | 2.48 | 8 | 97 |
| Mar | 53 | 35 | 3.23 | 12 | 135 |
| Apr | 64 | 44 | 3.15 | 10 | 182 |
| May | 75 | 54 | 4.13 | 12 | 221 |
| Jun | 83 | 63 | 3.23 | 9 | 214 |
| Jul | 87 | 68 | 4.13 | 10 | 226 |
| Aug | 84 | 66 | 4.88 | 10 | 186 |
| Sep | 78 | 59 | 3.82 | 8 | 170 |
| Oct | 67 | 48 | 3.07 | 8 | 123 |
| Nov | 55 | 38 | 2.83 | 8 | 87 |
| Dec | 45 | 29 | 2.80 | 9 | 66 |
Climate summary
What is the average weather in Washington, D.C.?
Washington experiences a humid subtropical climate, characterized by warm summers and cold winters with strong seasonal contrast. The area is fairly wet, with rainfall spread fairly evenly throughout the year, though heavy seasonal downpours or afternoon thunderstorms can sometimes occur during the warmer months. Annually, the city receives around 1,783 hours of sunshine.
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