Washington, DC
Full City Profile · District of Columbia · District of Columbia County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
672,079
Population
10,994/sq mi density
$106,287
Median Income
$75,253 per capita
$724,600
Home Value
$570,082 Zillow
$1,900
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
936
Violent Crime/100K
3,628 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$106,287 median income, 6.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$724,600 home value, $1,900/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
936 violent crimes/100K (146% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Washington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 68.3 sq mi (177.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,994/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9042°N, 77.0165°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | District of Columbia County |
| Nearest Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 63.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0410 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 16.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.53 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.33 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in |
Washington has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").