District of Columbia Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 1 City  •  1981–2025

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District of Columbia Climate Overview

District of Columbia has an average annual temperature of 56.3°F (across all 1 city) with approximately 1092 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 76%. The warmest city is Washington with average July highs of 95.9°F, while Washington is the coldest with average January lows of 9.7°F. This page covers 45 years of NASA POWER climate data (1981–2025) including temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest City
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Washington
Jul High: 95.9°F
Coldest City
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Washington
Jan Low: 9.7°F
Wettest City
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Washington
1092 mm/yr
Driest City
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Washington
1092 mm/yr
Hottest Month
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Jul
Avg High: 95.9°F
Coldest Month
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Jan
Avg Low: 9.7°F
Cities With Data
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1
city in District of Columbia
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

🏙️ Cities in District of Columbia — Weather History

📅 District of Columbia Monthly Climate Averages

🌡️ State-Wide Monthly Temperature

Average across all 1 city · 1981–2025 · °F

🌧️ Monthly Precipitation

State-wide average · mm/month

📖 District of Columbia Seasonal Climate Guide

Jul is typically the warmest month across District of Columbia with average highs around 95.9°F, while Jan is the coldest with average lows near 9.7°F. Jul is the wettest month with approximately 109 mm of rainfall on average.
MonthMax TempMin TempAvg Temp Rain (mm)HumidityWind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
Jan 58.6°F 9.7°F 34.2°F 74 83% 3.1 2.20
Feb 60.8°F 13.1°F 37°F 73 81% 3.2 2.90
Mar 70.5°F 20.1°F 45.3°F 93 79% 3.3 4.00
Apr 78.8°F 29.3°F 54.1°F 87 77% 3.0 5.00
May 84.9°F 40.6°F 62.8°F 109 77% 2.5 5.50
Jun 91.6°F 51.1°F 71.4°F 102 73% 2.2 6.10
Jul 95.9°F 60.1°F 78.1°F 109 68% 2.0 6.00
Aug 94.8°F 58.1°F 76.5°F 99 68% 2.0 5.30
Sep 90.5°F 48.4°F 69.4°F 105 70% 2.3 4.40
Oct 82°F 35.2°F 58.6°F 87 74% 2.6 3.40
Nov 71.4°F 25.5°F 48.4°F 81 78% 2.8 2.40
Dec 61.7°F 16.5°F 39.2°F 90 83% 2.8 1.90

📈 District of Columbia Yearly Climate Trends

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

State-wide avg annual high & low · Last 10 years

📈 District of Columbia Long-Term Climate Trends (1981–2025)

This chart shows how District of Columbia's average temperatures have shifted across 45 years. Use the range buttons to focus on recent decades or view the full historical record. Data is averaged across all 1 city in the state.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation Trend

State-wide avg annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

🔗 Explore Cities in District of Columbia

Browse detailed weather history, monthly averages, and 45-year climate trends for every city in District of Columbia.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in District of Columbia?
Washington is the hottest city in District of Columbia with an average July high of 95.9°F based on 45 years of data. View Washington weather history →
What is the coldest city in District of Columbia?
Washington is the coldest city with average January lows of 9.7°F. View Washington weather history →
Which city in District of Columbia gets the most rain?
Washington is the wettest city in District of Columbia with approximately 1092 mm of annual precipitation on average. View Washington weather history →
What is the warmest month in District of Columbia?
Jul is the warmest month across District of Columbia, with state-wide average highs of 95.9°F and average lows of 60.1°F.
How many cities in District of Columbia have weather data?
TownPillar has historical weather data for 1 city in District of Columbia, covering 45 years of NASA POWER climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Which month has the most sunshine in District of Columbia?
Jun is the sunniest month across District of Columbia with an average solar radiation of 6.10 kWh/m²/day state-wide. This solar radiation data from NASA POWER is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources). Data covers 45 years (1981–2025) across 1 city in District of Columbia at monthly temporal resolution.