DC Weather, Explained How often tropical storms and hurricanes hit the DC region The Mid-Atlantic sees remnants of tropical cyclones most years. 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 snow, explained: averages, extremes and trends The District sees at least a little snow every winter and averages a bit more than a foot. Sometimes it's a lot. 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 hottest and coldest days: A look at the city’s temperature records It has been as hot as 106 and as cold as minus-15 during the 1872-current climate record in Washington. 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 winter cold is shrinking. The numbers show how Winter is trending shorter and less cold over time, but there are still exceptions to the rule. 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 Here's how high heat indexes get in DC summer The average peak heat index in Washington is around 110 degrees. 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 When and why DC is windiest, by season The wind is more consistently strong in cold months, but warm months bring thunderstorm gusts. 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 The range between DC’s coldest and hottest temperatures and how it's changed The average lowest temperature is about 14 degrees, while the average highest reading is 99 degrees. 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 Here's how low wind chills get in DC winter Washington's coldest annual wind chill is a little below zero. 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 Why snowfall varies so much across the DC area DC's snow average of 13.7 inches is among the lowest in the broader region. Most spots nearby see more. 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 El Niño and La Niña affect snow in DC When it comes to big winter snows, El Niños are generally considered king. By Ian Livingston / May 29 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: Nicer weather pattern taking over HAPPENING NOW: Beautiful today. It’s especially nice after more than a week of rainy days. Highs in the 70s, with some gusts past 20 mph. By Ian Livingston / May 28 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
News & Features National Weather Service alert criteria for the DC region What all those watches, warnings and advisories really mean. By Ian Livingston / Apr 26 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
