DC Weather, Explained Why the Washington Monument is a lightning target Why the Washington Monument gets struck by lightning so often. By Jason Samenow and Kevin Ambrose / Jun 1 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
DC Weather, Explained 90-degree days in Washington, DC DC averages right around 40 days per year in the 90s or higher. By Ian Livingston / Jun 1 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
DC Weather, Explained Drought is a regular part of DC’s climate. Here are some of the biggest. Droughts come and go every handful of years. Some have been quite intense. By Ian Livingston / Jun 1 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
Capital Weather Live Great Falls: Blue skies, swollen water Fast water at Great Falls this morning, captured on video. Also see our new Forecast Lab with tracked water levels in the region. By A. Camden Walker / May 31 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
Capital Weather Live DC-area forecast: Increasing clouds late tonight into Monday; pleasant stretch continues HAPPENING NOW: Mostly clear, temperatures in the evening 60s to near 70. Clouds slowly build late tonight as lows dip into the 50s to near 60. By Molly Robey, Jason Samenow and A. Camden Walker / May 31 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
Capital Weather Live Next surge of summer heat late week After a blissful end to May, heat looms as we move into June. By Ian Livingston / May 31 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
Capital Weather Live Seeking your feedback on our new homes! We would love your feedback on anything and everything at our new homes – CapitalWeather.com and on our new Capital Weather app. By Dan Stillman / May 31 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
Capital Weather Live Lows dipped into the 40s in many spots Sunday morning It probably won't be this cool again until the fall. By Jason Samenow / May 31 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
Capital Weather Live Great viewing for the blue moon Clear skies time well with May's second full moon By A. Camden Walker / May 31 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
Capital Weather Live DC-area forecast: Beautiful with a bright moon tonight. More nice days to come. HAPPENING NOW: Enjoy a beautiful evening and almost-full moon. Evening 60s sag to within a few degrees of 50 for lows. By Ian Livingston and A. Camden Walker / May 30 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
Live chats / Friend and Sustainer tiers Insider live chat, June 2 By Jason Samenow / May 30 2026 / 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
News & Features Summer outlook: Expect a warm, steamy season — but DC has seen worse What to expect from summer in DC, from heat and humidity to drought prospects. By Jason Samenow and Matthew Ross / May 30 2026 / 0 0 / Share Share to X Share to Bluesky Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share by email
