District of Columbia, United States Weather

District of Columbia,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
18°C
64.4°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 1,015 hPa

Feel like: 19 °C

Temperature: 18°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 90%

Wind: NE - 10 km/h

Visibility: 14.3 km

Weather forecast

Wed
23 Sep
13°C / 16°C
Moderate Rain
Thu
24 Sep
13°C / 19°C
Overcast
Fri
25 Sep
11°C / 22°C
Overcast
Sat
26 Sep
12°C / 24°C
Overcast
Sun
27 Sep
13°C / 26°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
01:00 AM
17° / 18°
17° / 18°
Overcast
90% 29 km/h
02:00 AM
17° / 18°
17° / 18°
Overcast
90% 27 km/h
03:00 AM
17° / 18°
17° / 18°
Drizzle
91% 30 km/h
04:00 AM
17° / 18°
17° / 18°
Drizzle
93% 28 km/h
05:00 AM
17° / 18°
17° / 18°
Overcast
95% 27 km/h
06:00 AM
17° / 18°
17° / 18°
Moderate Drizzle
94% 29 km/h
07:00 AM
17° / 18°
17° / 18°
Overcast
94% 29 km/h
08:00 AM
16° / 17°
16° / 17°
Overcast
93% 33 km/h
09:00 AM
16° / 17°
16° / 17°
Overcast
93% 35 km/h
10:00 AM
16° / 17°
16° / 17°
Overcast
92% 39 km/h
11:00 AM
15° / 17°
15° / 17°
Overcast
90% 38 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 25.73°C
  • Average low 16.17°C
  • Hottest day 31°C (09 September 2026)
  • Coldest day 11°C (25 September 2026)
  • Average humidity 62.6%
  • Days with precipitation 22 days
  • Highest precipitation 48 mm (22 September 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 24°C
  • Min: 17°C
  • Total Precipitation: 6 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in District of Columbia over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in District of Columbia in the coming days

Rainfall in District of Columbia in the coming days

District of Columbia Climate Summary

District of Columbia features a Humid subtropical, no dry season (Köppen classification: Cfa), with an average annual temperature of 15.14ºC (59.25ºF), which is about 2.5% higher than the national average for United States. Annually, the city experiences approximately 54.49 millimeters (2.15 inches) of rainfall, spread across 102.82 rainy days, accounting for 28.17% of the year.

Longitude 38.9071923
Latitude -77.0368707
Yearly high temperature 18.36ºC (65.05ºF)
Yearly low temperature 9.63ºC (49.33ºF)
Hottest month July 31.19ºC (88.14ºF)
Coldest month February -0.94ºC (30.31ºF)
Yearly precip 54.49mm (2.15in)
Days with rainfall 102.82 days (28.17%)
Driest month November (70.5%)
Wettest month August (71.3%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 4.59° / -2.45° 6.91 days
February 6.91° / -0.94° 8.18 days
March 11.51° / 3.14° 8.36 days
April 18.24° / 8.46° 9.18 days
May 23.62° / 13.9° 11.55 days
June 28.18° / 18.07° 9.55 days
July 31.19° / 21.11° 11.09 days
August 29.7° / 20.05° 12.55 days
September 26.18° / 17.07° 8.45 days
October 19.71° / 11.15° 5.73 days
November 12.61° / 4.51° 5.0 days
December 7.91° / 1.44° 6.27 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in District of Columbia?

July has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 31.19ºC) and February are the coolest (daily mean of -0.94ºC).

2. What should I wear in District of Columbia today?

For today's mild weather in District of Columbia, with temperatures between 15ºC to 18ºC (59.0ºF to 64.4ºF), consider wearing:
- Casual sneakers or loafers
- Lightweight sweater or cardigan
- Light jacket (for cooler periods)
- Comfortable jeans or slacks

Temperature

Early
17°C / 18°C
Morning
16°C / 17°C
Afternoon
14°C / 16°C
Evening
14°C / 16°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 445
  • CO 265
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 14
  • O3 72
  • PM10 8
  • PM25 8
  • SO2 2
  • CH4 1,455

Sunrise / Sunset

10:55
23:05