In 2017, Washington, DC experienced a relatively mild climate. The average temperature for the year was 56 degrees Fahrenheit with the warmest month being July with an average temperature of 83 degrees Fahrenheit and the coldest month being January with an average temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation throughout the year was relatively consistent with a total of 40-44 inches falling throughout the area. Snowfall varied greatly from month to month but averaged around 10-11 inches in total for the year. Wind speeds were generally low and no major storms or hurricanes impacted the city during this time period.
Washington (zip 20017), District of Columbia gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Washington (zip 20017) 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 20017). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Washington (zip 20017) 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