In 2008, Washington, DC had a humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and mild winters. The average temperature in July was 81°F (27°C) while the average temperature for January was 36°F (2°C). Average yearly precipitation was 40 inches (101 cm) mostly occurring during summer and fall months. Snowfall is rare, but does occur occasionally, averaging about 10-15 inches (25-38 cm) per year.
Washington (zip 20008), District of Columbia gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Washington (zip 20008) 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 20008). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Washington (zip 20008) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 115 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