Capitol Hill Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Capitol Hill: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Capitol Hill month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 4° | -4° | 83 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | 8° | -1° | 71 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 16° | 5° | 112 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| apríl | 21° | 10° | 90 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maí | 23° | 14° | 147 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júní | 30° | 20° | 108 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júlí | 32° | 22° | 144 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ágúst | 29° | 20° | 137 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 26° | 17° | 99 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| október | 21° | 10° | 39 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| nóvember | 14° | 5° | 55 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 8° | 0° | 111 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Heimsálfaal. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Capitol Hill
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Capitol Hill compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Capitol Hill.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Mall | 2 km | 14°C | about the same | 1236 mm |
| ZIP Code 20001 | 2 km | 14°C | about the same | 1236 mm |
| Area Code 202 | 3 km | 14°C | about the same | 1232 mm |
| Washington | 3 km | 14°C | about the same | 1232 mm |
| Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | 5 km | 14°C | about the same | 1210 mm |
Best time til visit Capitol Hill
Go in apríl, júní and október. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janúar, febrúar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Capitol Hill
Today is slightly warmer than average for október. The forecast high of 23°C is 2.3°C above the 21°C typical for this month.
Rigning is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in júní til ágúst.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 26°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- sun.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 22°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, febrúar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Capitol Hill is a district in Washington, D.C.. Capitol Hill is a district known for the Capitol and Eastern market.
Núna er hitinn 16°C (60°F) in Capitol Hill með clear. Hitinn finnst vera 14°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 14°C til 23°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - frábært — farðu núna.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Capitol Hill is apríl, júní and október. Loftslagið er continental. janúar, febrúar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. júlí is the warmest month með average highs near 32°C, while janúar is the coldest með lows near -4°C.
The closest major airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 5 km away. Nearby highlights include National Mall, Shenandoah National Park, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Statue of Liberty.
Í einföldu máli. Today is slightly warmer than average for október. The forecast high of 23°C is 2.3°C above the 21°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 3 PM til 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Capitol Hill today at 10/10. 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.
Quick facts about Capitol Hill
| Tegund | District |
|---|---|
| State | Washington, D.C. |
| Land | Bandaríkin |
| Heimsálfa | Norður-Ameríka |
| Hnit | 38°53′23.6″N 77°0′32.8″W (38.8899, -77.0091) |
| Known for | the Capitol and Eastern market |
| Staðartími | 3:17 AM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | apríl, júní and október |
| Loftslag | Heimsálfaal |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Capitol Hill?
Capitol Hill is a district in Washington, D.C.. Its coordinates are 38.8899, -77.0091. It lies in Norður-Ameríka.
What is the weather like in Capitol Hill núna?
It is currently 16°C (60°F) með clear. Raki is 64% and wind is 8 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Capitol Hill?
apríl, júní and október offer the most comfortable conditions in Capitol Hill, which has a continental climate. janúar, febrúar and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Capitol Hill in?
Capitol Hill observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 3:17 AM.
What is the nearest airport til Capitol Hill?
The closest airports are Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 5 km away, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 39 km away and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 187 km away.
What are the top things til do in Capitol Hill?
Popular options include National Mall, Shenandoah National Park, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Statue of Liberty, Hudson River and Empire State Building.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (districts) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Veður Service. |
| 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 október 6, 2026 at 3:17 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
