ZIP / postal code in Washington, D.C.

ZIP Code 20001 Weather Forecast

ZIP Code 20001 weather: 62°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 62°F now🕔 4:10 PM local📅 Best: April, June, August and October

Summary

ZIP Code 20001 is a postal code area in Washington, D.C.. ZIP Code 20001 covers Shaw / Mount Vernon Square.

Right now it is 62°F (16°C) in ZIP Code 20001 with clear. It feels like 63°F. Today runs from 58°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit ZIP Code 20001 is April, June, August 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 89°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 25°F.

The closest major airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 4 mi away. Nearby highlights include National Mall, Shenandoah National Park, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Statue of Liberty.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for September. The forecast high of 86°F is 7°F above the 79°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 ZIP Code 20001 today at 9.9/10. 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.

Weather in ZIP Code 20001 right now

🌙
62°F
Clear · feels like 63°F
Humidity82%
Wind2 mph SW
Gusts5 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure1024 hPa
VisibilityGood · 12 mi
Air quality57 · Moderate
Sunrise6:50 AM
Sunset7:14 PM
Moon🌒 Waxing crescent · 30%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:10 PM, Sep 17 local time.

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

2 AM🌙61°0%1 mph
3 AM🌙60°0%0 mph
4 AM🌙60°0%0 mph
5 AM🌙59°0%0 mph
6 AM🌙59°0%1 mph
7 AM☀️58°1%1 mph
8 AM☀️61°1%0 mph
9 AM☀️66°1%4 mph
10 AM☀️71°1%6 mph
11 AM☀️75°1%6 mph
12 PM☀️78°1%7 mph
1 PM☀️81°1%7 mph
2 PM☀️83°1%7 mph
3 PM☀️85°1%7 mph
4 PM☀️85°1%6 mph
5 PM85°2%7 mph
6 PM☁️86°2%5 mph
7 PM☁️82°2%4 mph
8 PM☁️78°2%4 mph
9 PM🌙76°2%3 mph
10 PM🌙74°2%4 mph
11 PM🌙73°2%3 mph
12 AM🌙72°2%1 mph
1 AM🌙71°1%2 mph

16-day forecast for ZIP Code 20001

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Wed, Sep 16☁️ Overcast86° / 58°2%7 mph6
Thu, Sep 17🌦️ Light drizzle92° / 68°20% · 0,0 in11 mph6
Fri, Sep 18☁️ Overcast89° / 74°20%10 mph6
Sat, Sep 19☁️ Overcast80° / 64°4%10 mph6
Sun, Sep 20🌦️ Light rain81° / 69°48% · 0,1 in8 mph5
Mon, Sep 21☁️ Overcast79° / 66°48%7 mph3
Tue, Sep 22🌦️ Light showers72° / 67°38% · 0,3 in9 mph1
Wed, Sep 23🌦️ Drizzle69° / 66°23% · 0,1 in9 mph1
Thu, Sep 24🌦️ Light drizzle85° / 69°24% · 0,0 in8 mph4
Fri, Sep 25☁️ Overcast82° / 63°20%9 mph6
Sat, Sep 26☁️ Overcast85° / 63°13%6 mph6
Sun, Sep 27🌦️ Light drizzle88° / 68°11% · 0,0 in6 mph6
Mon, Sep 28🌦️ Drizzle86° / 70°14% · 0,1 in7 mph5
Tue, Sep 29🌦️ Drizzle93° / 68°16% · 0,1 in8 mph6
Wed, Sep 30🌦️ Light showers91° / 71°24% · 0,3 in13 mph5
Thu, Oct 1☀️ Clear sky-- / --32%--

Climate in ZIP Code 20001 month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January40°25°3,4 in★★☆☆☆
February45°29°2,8 in★★☆☆☆
March60°40°4,2 in★★★☆☆
April69°49°3,3 in★★★★
May74°57°6,6 in★★★☆☆
June86°67°4,4 in★★★★
July89°71°6,6 in★★★☆☆
August84°68°4,1 in★★★★
September79°62°4,2 in★★★★
October69°50°1,7 in★★★★
November57°40°2,5 in★★★☆☆
December46°32°4,3 in★★☆☆☆

Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in ZIP Code 20001

57
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.512.3 µg/m³
PM1012.9 µg/m³
Ozone36 µg/m³
NO₂20.4 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeLight haze

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:50 AM
Sunset7:14 PM
Daylight12h 24m
Solar noon1:02 PM
Golden hour (am)6:50 AM - 7:50 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:14 PM - 7:14 PM
Blue hour (am)6:20 AM - 6:50 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:14 PM - 7:44 PM
Moon phase🌒 Waxing crescent · 30%
Moonrise1:35 PM
Moonset10:45 PM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit ZIP Code 20001

Go in April, June, August and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★☆☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★★
May★★★☆☆
June★★★★
July★★★☆☆
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

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Frequently asked questions

Where is ZIP Code 20001?

ZIP Code 20001 is a postal code area in Washington, D.C.. Its coordinates are 38.9109, -77.0177. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in ZIP Code 20001 right now?

It is currently 62°F (16°C) with clear. Humidity is 82% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit ZIP Code 20001?

April, June, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in ZIP Code 20001, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is ZIP Code 20001 in?

ZIP Code 20001 observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 4:10 PM.

What is the nearest airport to ZIP Code 20001?

The closest airports are Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 4 mi away, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 24 mi away and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 116 mi away.

What are the top things to do in ZIP Code 20001?

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (postal-codes-sample) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, 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 September 17, 2026 at 4:10 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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