Fort Washington, MD has a humid subtropical climate, with hot and humid summers and mild winters. The humidity levels are high throughout the year due to the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean. In summer months, temperatures can reach up to 90°F (32°C) on some days, while in winter months temperatures can dip down to around 32°F (0°C). Summer is usually very wet and rainy, with an average of 40 inches (101 cm) of rainfall annually. Winter tends to be much drier, with an average of 22 inches (56 cm) of snowfall each year.
Fort Washington, Maryland gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fort Washington averages 14 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 201 sunny days per year in Fort Washington. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fort Washington gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 113 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14 inches of snow a year