Current Conditions
56°F
Feels like 56°F
Clear
Clear Sky
As of Oct 8, 2026, 5:38 AM · Last checked Oct 8, 2026, 5:38 AM
Times shown in America/New_York. Some values may come from forecast models.
8 mph
SSW
90%
6.2 mi
29.85 inHg
Washington, D.C. reports clear as of Oct 8, 2026, 5:38 AM with temperatures near 56°F (14°C). Humidity is 90%, and winds are around 8 mph.
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Washington, D.C. has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. At Washington Reagan Airport, the 1991-2020 reference averages range from a daily high of 45°F (7°C) in Jan to 90°F (32°C) in Jul. Monthly precipitation averages sum to 41.8 inches (1062 mm) per year.
Spring brings cherry blossoms in late March and severe thunderstorm risk. Summers are oppressively humid with frequent code-orange air quality days. Fall is the most comfortable season. Winter snow is unpredictable: some years see 30+ inches, others see almost none. Nor'easters and Atlantic moisture occasionally bring crippling ice and snow events.
D.C. averages about 14 inches of snow per year, but a single storm can deliver more than that; the 2010 Snowmageddon dropped over 30 inches in some neighborhoods.
Local Planning Guide
Washington needs the most attention during summer heat and thunderstorm season and during winter storms, when small track shifts decide rain versus crippling snow.
D.C. often sits on the rain-snow line in winter and in the path of fast summer storms, so radar trends and warnings matter more than a single daily forecast.
Climate reference averages (1991-2020). Average daily high, average daily low, and monthly precipitation.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44.8°F | 30.1°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 48.3°F | 31.8°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 56.5°F | 38.6°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 48.4°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 76.5°F | 58°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 85.1°F | 67.5°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 89.6°F | 72.4°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 87.8°F | 71°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 80.7°F | 64.1°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 69.4°F | 52.2°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 58.2°F | 41.6°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 48.8°F | 34.5°F | 3.4 in |
Climate data and sources. Verified against NOAA NCEI: WASHINGTON REAGAN AP, VA US (PDF) (USW00013743), 1991-2020. Values are rounded for display. Raw data (JSON). Climate averages are not a forecast and do not describe every neighborhood.
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