Washington, DC has a humid subtropical climate, with hot and humid summers and cold winters. Summers are generally very warm and humid with temperatures often reaching the mid-80s to mid-90s Fahrenheit (30°C). However, due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, temperatures rarely exceed 100°F (38°C). Winters in Washington, DC can be quite cold, with temperatures typically in the 30s Fahrenheit (-1°C) and occasionally falling below 0°F (-18°C). Snowfall usually occurs from late November through early April. Washington, DC also experiences high levels of rainfall throughout the year.
Washington, District of Columbia gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Washington averages 14 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 203 sunny days per year in Washington. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Washington gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 114 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 27
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14 inches of snow a year