What’s the climate like in District of Columbia?
The current climate of District of Columbia features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 7°C. The average yearly temperature is around 21°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in District of Columbia in recent years was 42°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -10°C in December 2016.
On average, District of Columbia gets 992 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 19 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit District of Columbia?
The best time to visit District of Columbia for sunny weather is April through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit District of Columbia. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of District of Columbia
The climate table of District of Columbia shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 7 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 16 | 11 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 65 | 97 | 55 | 87 | 117 | 84 | 88 | 116 | 59 | 92 | 69 | 63 |
| Snow (cm) | 7,3 | 7,3 | 2,7 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 0,6 |
| UV Index | 2 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 21°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 7°C in January
- Precipitation*: 992 mm per year, averaging 83 mm per month
- Snowfall: 19 cm per year
- Driest months: 55 mm in March, 59 mm in September and 63 mm in December
- Wettest months: 117 mm in May, 116 mm in August and 97 mm in February
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in District of Columbia
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in District of Columbia, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in District of Columbia
This graph shows how much precipitation District of Columbia, United States, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in District of Columbia
This graph shows how much snow District of Columbia, United States, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in District of Columbia
This graph shows the average UV index per month in District of Columbia, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in District of Columbia
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in District of Columbia, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in District of Columbia
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in District of Columbia, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in District of Columbia
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in District of Columbia, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in District of Columbia by Month
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