ZIP Code 20001 Weather Forecast
ZIP Code 20001 weather: 72°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 72°F (22°C) in ZIP Code 20001 with clear. It feels like 70°F. Today runs from 63°F to 84°F. Chance of precipitation is 7%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - 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 about average for August. The forecast high of 84°F is in line with the 84°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in ZIP Code 20001 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.
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Weather in ZIP Code 20001 right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:21 AM, Aug 25 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for ZIP Code 20001
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 63° | 7% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 62° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 66° | 12% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 87° / 72° | 75% · 0,5 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 87° / 71° | 48% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 71° | 18% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 69° | 11% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 96° / 75° | 8% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 80° / 74° | 10% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌧️ Showers | 92° / 69° | 20% · 0,5 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 87° / 66° | 14% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌧️ Showers | 98° / 70° | 24% · 0,6 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 70° | 29% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light showers | 70° / 62° | 19% · 0,4 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 64° | 25% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 67° | 26% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 1 |
Climate in ZIP Code 20001 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 | 40° | 25° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 45° | 29° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 60° | 40° | 4,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 69° | 49° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 74° | 57° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 86° | 67° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 89° | 71° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 84° | 67° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 79° | 62° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 69° | 50° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 57° | 40° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 46° | 32° | 4,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in ZIP Code 20001
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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.
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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 72°F (22°C) with clear. Humidity is 49% and wind is 6 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 9:21 AM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (postal-codes-sample) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather 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 August 25, 2026 at 9:21 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
