Humid subtropical climate
Climate Washington - D.C.
Annual high65ºF
Annual low47ºF
Precipitation40.78 inch
| 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 |
- JanHigh 42ºFLow 27ºFPrecip 3.03 inch
- FebHigh 44ºFLow 28ºFPrecip 2.48 inch
- MarHigh 53ºFLow 35ºFPrecip 3.23 inch
- AprHigh 64ºFLow 44ºFPrecip 3.15 inch
- MayHigh 75ºFLow 54ºFPrecip 4.13 inch
- JunHigh 83ºFLow 63ºFPrecip 3.23 inch
- JulHigh 87ºFLow 68ºFPrecip 4.13 inch
- AugHigh 84ºFLow 66ºFPrecip 4.88 inch
- SepHigh 78ºFLow 59ºFPrecip 3.82 inch
- OctHigh 67ºFLow 48ºFPrecip 3.07 inch
- NovHigh 55ºFLow 38ºFPrecip 2.83 inch
- DecHigh 45ºFLow 29ºFPrecip 2.80 inch
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.
Washington weather averages
Annual high65ºF
Annual low47ºF
Precipitation40.78 inch
Sunshine1783 hours
Geo Washington - D.C.
Location
- Country
- United States
- State
- District of Columbia
- County
- Arlington
- City
- Washington
- Zip Code
- 22202
- Elevation
- 13 ft
- Longitude
- -77.04
- Latitude
- 38.85
- ICAO
- –
- IATA
- –