In 2011, Washington DC experienced a mild climate with temperatures ranging from an average high of 64°F in January to an average low of 58°F in July. Summers were hot and humid with temperatures often reaching the mid-90s and plenty of sunshine. Winters were cool and dry with occasional snowfall. The region experienced plenty of rainfall throughout the year, averaging around 39 inches annually.
Washington (zip 20011), District of Columbia gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Washington (zip 20011) averages 13 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 20011). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Washington (zip 20011) 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 13 inches of snow a year