Washington, DC Weather
Washington, DC climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 88.30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 27.30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 18 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 16 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Washington is 39.35 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 3.82 Inches.
Weather Data
Current Conditions
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Fair, 49°F | Humidity: 59% | Dewpoint: 35°F |
| Wind Speed: NW 5.8 MPH (5 KT) | Heat Index: 49°F | ||
| Barometer: 30.17 in. | Wind Chill: 47°F |
Weather Forecast
 | Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows around 40. Northwest winds around 5 mph. | |
| Lo: 40°F | ||
 | Hi: 59°F | Saturday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. |
| Lo: 41°F | ||
 | Hi: 51°F | Sunday: Partly sunny in the morning...Then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. |
| Lo: 45°F | ||
 | Hi: 55°F | Monday: Rain likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent. |
| Lo: 45°F | ||
| Hi: 61°F | Tuesday: Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. |
| Lo: 49°F | ||
| Hi: 60°F | Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Highs around 60. |
| Lo: 45°F | ||
| Hi: 60°F | Thanksgiving day: Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs around 60. |
| Lo: 41°F |
Moon, Sunrise and Sunset
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Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent Moon | Civil Twilight: 6:26 AM EST |
Sunrise: 6:55 AM EST |
| Sunset: 4:51 PM EST |
Civil Twilight: 5:20 PM EST |
Normal Climate
Normal Temperatures
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max °F | 42.5 | 46.5 | 55.7 | 66.3 | 75.4 | 83.9 | 88.3 | 86.3 | 79.3 | 68.0 | 57.3 | 47.0 | 66.4 |
| Mean °F | 34.9 | 38.1 | 46.5 | 56.1 | 65.6 | 74.5 | 79.2 | 77.4 | 70.5 | 58.8 | 48.7 | 39.5 | 57.5 |
| Min °F | 27.3 | 29.7 | 37.3 | 45.9 | 55.8 | 65.0 | 70.1 | 68.6 | 61.8 | 49.6 | 40.0 | 32.0 | 48.6 |
Normal Precipitation
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inch | 3.21 | 2.63 | 3.60 | 2.77 | 3.82 | 3.13 | 3.66 | 3.44 | 3.79 | 3.22 | 3.03 | 3.05 | 39.35 |
