Weather History DC weather history for July 21 A rare July coastal storm in 2018 unleashed record rainfall and widespread flash flooding, capping a dramatic shift from earlier dryness. By Jason Samenow / Jul 21 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Weather History DC weather history for July 20 Extreme heat peaked in 1930 with a record-tying 106 degrees, part of a brutal multi-day stretch of triple-digit temperatures during a severe drought. By Jason Samenow / Jul 20 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Weather History DC weather history for July 19 From a damaging 1850 coastal storm to intense flash flooding in 2025, heavy rain and high water have defined this day. By Jason Samenow / Jul 19 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Weather History DC weather history for July 18 A blistering stretch in 2012 brought back-to-back triple-digit days, part of a record number of 100-degree readings that month. By Jason Samenow / Jul 18 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Weather History DC weather history for July 17 A day of extremes, with record heat in 1980 and a sudden, record-breaking downpour in 2018 that ended a historic dry spell. By Jason Samenow / Jul 17 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Weather History DC weather history for July 16 Extreme heat has peaked at 104 degrees, tying among the hottest days on record and occurring during notable multi-day heat waves. By Jason Samenow / Jul 16 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Weather History DC weather history for July 15 A powerful 1976 storm brought damaging winds and widespread outages, with some of the strongest gusts recorded since Hurricane Hazel. By Jason Samenow / Jul 15 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Weather History DC weather history for July 14 Relentless heat defines this day, from long streaks of 90-degree weather to multiple instances of deadly triple-digit temperatures. By Jason Samenow / Jul 14 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Weather History DC weather history for July 13 Tropical Storm Bertha in 1996 brought heavy rain, gusty winds, rising water levels, and even tornadoes to the region. By Jason Samenow / Jul 13 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Weather History DC weather history for July 12 A notably delayed start to summer heat in 1979, with the first 90-degree day arriving later than ever recorded. By Jason Samenow / Jul 12 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Weather History DC weather history for July 11 Record heat in 1988 gave way to violent thunderstorms, bringing damaging winds, intense downpours, and widespread power outages. By Jason Samenow / Jul 11 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Weather History DC weather history for July 10 Extreme heat peaked in 1936 with a near-record 105 degrees, part of a deadly nationwide heat wave before storms finally brought relief. By Jason Samenow / Jul 10 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email