The weather in July in Washington D.C.

It's hot in July in Washington D.C. with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 24°C.

July is a good month to be in Washington D.C. for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in July for Washington D.C., United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 39°C in 2018, Washington D.C. reached the highest temperature in July over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In July, there is an average of 88 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in July for Washington D.C.

Click on any day in July to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Washington D.C.. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

July weather comparison

  Washington D.C. New York
Average temperature 33°C 31°C
Max. temperature 35°C 33°C
Min. temperature 20°C -5°C
Total precipitation 88 mm 160 mm
Rainy days 12 days 18 days

Start of July

The month of July starts in Washington D.C. with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 22°C.

Mid July

By mid-July, daytime temps rise to around 34°C, with nights around 23°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of July

By the end of July, the average daytime temperature in Washington D.C. is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in July in Washington D.C., United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in July in Washington D.C.

Temperature in July in Washington D.C. over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in July in Washington D.C., United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in July in Washington D.C.

Total precipitation in July in Washington D.C. over the years

Daily UV index in July in Washington D.C.

This chart shows the average daily UV index in July in Washington D.C., with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Washington D.C. by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Washington D.C.. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.