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Washington, DC
Full City Profile · District of Columbia · District of Columbia County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
672,079
Population
10,994/sq mi density
$106,287
Median Income
$75,253 per capita
$724,600
Home Value
$574,016 Zillow
$1,900
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
977
Violent Crime/100K
4,246 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$106,287 median income, 4.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$724,600 home value, $1,900/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
977 violent crimes/100K (157% 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 58°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
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 |
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 | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in |
Washington has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").