In 2010, Washington, DC had a warm and humid climate. The average annual temperature was 61.7 degrees Fahrenheit, with summer temperatures reaching the high 80s to low 90s and winter temperatures dropping to the mid-40s. The city gets an average of 46 inches of precipitation each year, mostly in the form of rain but also in occasional snowfall and ice storms. It is very humid due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, with higher humidity levels during July and August. Overall, it's a mild climate that still experiences all four seasons throughout the year.
Washington (zip 20010), District of Columbia gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Washington (zip 20010) averages 14 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in Washington (zip 20010). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Washington (zip 20010) 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 26
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14 inches of snow a year