Capitol Hill Weather Forecast
Capitol Hill weather: 74°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Capitol Hill is a district in Washington, D.C.. Capitol Hill is a district known for the Capitol and Eastern Market.
Right now it is 74°F (24°C) in Capitol Hill with mainly clear. It feels like 74°F. Today runs from 63°F to 83°F. Chance of precipitation is 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Capitol Hill 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 26°F.
The closest major airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 3 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 83°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. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Capitol Hill today at 9.6/10. 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.
Active alerts for Capitol Hill
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Weather in Capitol Hill right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:34 AM, Aug 25 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Capitol Hill
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 63° | 8% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 61° | 0% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 64° | 12% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 85° / 72° | 74% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 87° / 70° | 48% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 82° / 69° | 18% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 68° | 11% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 95° / 74° | 8% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 73° | 10% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 90° / 70° | 20% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 88° / 66° | 14% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌧️ Showers | 97° / 70° | 12% · 1,0 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 75° / 70° | 17% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light rain | 70° / 62° | 19% · 0,5 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 64° | 19% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 67° | 16% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 1 |
Climate in Capitol Hill 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° | 26° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 46° | 29° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 61° | 40° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 69° | 50° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 74° | 58° | 5,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 86° | 67° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 89° | 72° | 5,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 84° | 68° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 79° | 63° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 69° | 51° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 57° | 41° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 47° | 32° | 4,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Capitol Hill
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Air quality and pollen in Capitol Hill
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 Capitol Hill
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 Capitol Hill?
Capitol Hill is a district in Washington, D.C.. Its coordinates are 38.8899, -77.0091. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Capitol Hill right now?
It is currently 74°F (24°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 49% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Capitol Hill?
April, June, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Capitol Hill, which has a continental climate. January, February and December 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 3:34 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Capitol Hill?
The closest airports are Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 3 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 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 3:34 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
