Weather & Climate in Washington, DC
Temperature, precipitation, and climate statistics
Annual Overview
Source: NOAA Climate NormalsAvg Temperature
57°F
Sunny Days
202
per year
Annual Rainfall
41.4"
UV Index
5.2
annual avg
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35°F
28° / 43°
Jan
💧 2.4"❄️ 2.0"☀️ 17d💨 67%
High
43°F
Low
28°F
Wind
7 mph
🌡️Temperature
66° / 49°F🌧️Precipitation
41.4" per year☀️Days Breakdown
202 sunny days/yr💨Wind
💧Humidity
69% avgTemperature Records
Source: NOAARecord High
106°F
Record Low
-11°F
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
49°F
Monthly Averages
Source: NOAA Climate Normals| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow | Humidity | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 28°F | 2.41" | 2.0" | 67% | 7.4 mph |
| Feb | 46°F | 29°F | 2.16" | 2.1" | 66% | 7.4 mph |
| Mar | 54°F | 35°F | 3.43" | 1.3" | 65% | 7.6 mph |
| Apr | 66°F | 46°F | 3.40" | — | 65% | 7.4 mph |
| May | 75°F | 56°F | 3.97" | — | 69% | 6.4 mph |
| Jun | 83°F | 65°F | 3.57" | — | 69% | 5.8 mph |
| Jul | 88°F | 70°F | 4.38" | — | 69% | 5.1 mph |
| Aug | 86°F | 69°F | 3.84" | — | 71% | 5.0 mph |
| Sep | 79°F | 62°F | 4.63" | — | 72% | 5.8 mph |
| Oct | 67°F | 51°F | 3.47" | — | 72% | 6.4 mph |
| Nov | 56°F | 40°F | 3.01" | 0.1" | 70% | 6.9 mph |
| Dec | 47°F | 32°F | 3.17" | 1.1" | 71% | 6.9 mph |
Washington, DC has an average annual temperature of 57°F. The area enjoys approximately 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals about 41.4 inches. Snowfall averages 6.7 inches per year.