Geography of Washington Dulles International Airport
Geography of Washington Dulles International Airport: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Washington Dulles International Airport
Georgetown is 21 mi to the east, Washington is 23 mi to the east, Area Code 202 is 23 mi to the east and Washington, D.C. is 23 mi to the east.
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Coordinates: 38°57′11.2″N 77°27′23.4″W (38.9531, -77.4565)
Quick facts about Washington Dulles International Airport
| Type | Airport |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 38°57′11.2″N 77°27′23.4″W (38.9531, -77.4565) |
| IATA code | IAD |
| Local time | 1:19 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | April, June, September and October |
| Climate | Continental |
Summary
Washington Dulles International Airport is an airport in Virginia. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 63°F (17°C) in Washington Dulles International Airport with overcast. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 60°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Washington Dulles International Airport is April, June, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 25°F.
The closest major airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 23 mi away. Nearby highlights include National Mall, Shenandoah National Park, New River Gorge National Park and Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
In plain terms. Today is much warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 86°F is 16.7°F above the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Washington Dulles International Airport today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Washington Dulles International Airport month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 25° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 45° | 28° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 61° | 39° | 3,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 70° | 49° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 74° | 57° | 5,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 87° | 66° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 90° | 71° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 85° | 67° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 78° | 62° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 69° | 49° | 1,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 57° | 40° | 2,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 46° | 31° | 3,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Washington Dulles International Airport?
Washington Dulles International Airport is an airport in Virginia. Its coordinates are 38.9531, -77.4565. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Washington Dulles International Airport right now?
It is currently 63°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 93% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Washington Dulles International Airport?
April, June, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Washington Dulles International Airport, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Washington Dulles International Airport in?
Washington Dulles International Airport observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 1:19 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Washington Dulles International Airport?
The closest airports are Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 23 mi away, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 134 mi away and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 211 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Washington Dulles International Airport?
Popular options include National Mall, Shenandoah National Park, New River Gorge National Park, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Statue of Liberty and Hudson River.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 1, 2026 at 1:19 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
