Climate District of Columbia
Climate normals and climate locations across District of Columbia.
1991–2020 normals1 climate location
Climate locations in District of Columbia
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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.