Climate Washington - D.C.
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 42 | 44 | 53 | 64 | 75 | 83 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 27 | 28 | 35 | 44 | 54 | 63 |
| Days with precipitation Days precip. DP | 11 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 9 |
| Hours of sunshine Hours sun. Sun | 76 | 97 | 135 | 182 | 221 | 214 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 3.03 | 2.48 | 3.23 | 3.15 | 4.13 | 3.23 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 87 | 84 | 78 | 67 | 55 | 45 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 68 | 66 | 59 | 48 | 38 | 29 |
| Days with precipitation Days precip. DP | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Hours of sunshine Hours sun. Sun | 226 | 186 | 170 | 123 | 87 | 66 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 4.13 | 4.88 | 3.82 | 3.07 | 2.83 | 2.80 |
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.
Washington Climate Graph - D.C. Climate Chart
Geo Washington - D.C.
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | District of Columbia | |
| County | Arlington | |
| City | Washington | |
| Zip Code | 22202 | |
| Longitude | -77.04 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 38.85 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 13ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Washington - D.C.
| Local Time | 03:41 AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:42 AM | |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | |
| Day/Night | Night | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - New York |
Map of Washington - D.C.
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Washington weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 65ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 47ºF |
| Days per year with precip. | 115 days |
| Annual hours of sunshine | 1783 hours |
| Average annual precip. | 40.78 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Washington
Longitude: -77.0377, Latitude: 38.8521
Average weather Washington, DC - 22202
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
Abbreviations
Average precipitation in : Av. precipitation in
Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Ja: January, Fe: February, ...