Washington
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Washington month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Washington are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 20–24°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low -2°C), and July the wettest (about 186 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.4 | -1.8 | 82 | 6.1 |
| February | 9.8 | 0.3 | 88 | 6.8 |
| March | 14.0 | 3.1 | 90 | 8.2 |
| April | 19.5 | 8.2 | 97 | 9.0 |
| May | 23.5 | 13.4 | 150 | 9.4 |
| June | 29.0 | 18.3 | 128 | 11.5 |
| July | 31.4 | 21.5 | 186 | 11.8 |
| August | 29.5 | 20.4 | 161 | 10.6 |
| September | 26.3 | 17.3 | 132 | 8.8 |
| October | 20.6 | 11.3 | 92 | 8.1 |
| November | 13.8 | 4.6 | 85 | 7.6 |
| December | 8.6 | 0.3 | 98 | 6.1 |
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- Washington Senators & Representatives — Current Full List (2026)
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01 · OverviewWashington, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Washington took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Washington
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Washington
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Washington
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Washington
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Washington
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Washington
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01 · Q&AWhere is Washington located and what are its coordinates?
Washington is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 38.8951, -77.0364, with an elevation of 7 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Washington?
Washington has a recorded population of approximately 689,545 and observes the America/New_York time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Washington?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Washington include EN-US, ES-US, HAW, French, with USD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Washington?
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