DC Weather, Explained Yes, thundersnow is real. Here’s how it happens. How thundersnow happens — and why thunder and lightning can occur during intense snowstorms. By Jason Samenow and Jeff Halverson / 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 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
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
