DC Weather, Explained Drought is a regular part of DC’s climate. Here are some of the biggest. Droughts come and go every handful of years. Some have been quite intense. By Ian Livingston / Jun 1 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
Capital Weather Live Next surge of summer heat late week After a blissful end to May, heat looms as we move into June. By Ian Livingston / May 31 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
Capital Weather Live DC-area forecast: Beautiful with a bright moon tonight. More nice days to come. HAPPENING NOW: Enjoy a beautiful evening and almost-full moon. Evening 60s sag to within a few degrees of 50 for lows. By Ian Livingston and A. Camden Walker / May 30 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
News & Features How common are tornadoes in the DC area? A look at the region’s twister history The region averages about 10 tornadoes per year, focused in summer. By Ian Livingston / May 30 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
News & Features Air quality in DC: What you need to know about pollution, risks and trends A guide to DC’s air pollution trends, health risks and worst air days. By Jason Samenow and Ian Livingston / May 30 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
DC Weather, Explained DC has two 'nice day' seasons. Here’s when they happen. The spring version is a bit longer, but autumn's is more complete. By Ian Livingston / May 30 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
DC Weather, Explained DC can be a stormy place. Here's when. Peak of the peak of season is about mid-June through July. By Ian Livingston / May 30 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
DC Weather, Explained How humid does it get in DC? A look at dew points through the year July barely beats August for the most humid month, while January leads for the least humid. By Ian Livingston / May 29 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
DC Weather, Explained 80-degree lows were once rare in DC, but not anymore 80-degree lows have become much more frequent across history. In 2024 there were a record eight. By Ian Livingston / May 29 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
DC Weather, Explained DC’s climate, by the numbers: Temperature and precipitation trends The city has toasty summers and moderate winters. It's also rather wet. By Ian Livingston / May 29 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
DC Weather, Explained 100-degree days in Washington, DC It hits 100 or higher every couple years, and often in groups. By Ian Livingston / May 29 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
DC Weather, Explained How to measure snow properly Two methods for reliably measuring snowfall at home. By Ian Livingston and Jason Samenow / May 29 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
