DC Weather, Explained What to know about derechos: violent thunderstorm complexes that sometimes strike DC How derechos form and why they can be so destructive in the DC area. By Jason Samenow and Jeff Halverson / Jun 1 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
DC Weather, Explained Why the Washington Monument is a lightning target Why the Washington Monument gets struck by lightning so often. By Jason Samenow and Kevin Ambrose / Jun 1 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
DC Weather, Explained 90-degree days in Washington, DC DC averages right around 40 days per year in the 90s or higher. By Ian Livingston / Jun 1 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
Monthly Weather June weather in Washington, DC Summer is ramping up rapidly by June most years. By Ian Livingston / Jun / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
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
DC Weather, Explained The DC snow hole, explained An explanation of why big snowstorms often seem to miss D.C. — and why the region’s “snow hole” is both myth and reality. By Jason Samenow and Dan Stillman / 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 the cherry blossoms bloom in DC A guide to the six-stage bloom process that leads to D.C.’s famous cherry blossom peak. By Jason Samenow / 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 Capital Weather winter storm impact scale Our scale focuses on expected impacts, not just snowfall totals By Jason Samenow / 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 does DC typically see its last freeze? A look at how the timing of D.C.’s last freeze can vary dramatically from year to year. By Jason Samenow / 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 does DC typically see its first freeze? A look at how the timing of D.C.’s first freeze can vary widely from year to year. By Jason Samenow / May 29 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
