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DC weather history for May 17

A record-setting warm stretch in 2015 brought unusually warm nights and extended heat, helping make it the warmest May on record.

By Jason Samenow

/ May 17

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DC weather history for May 16

Tropical moisture-fueled rains in 2014 triggered record totals and widespread flooding, inundating waterfront areas and closing roads across the region.

By Jason Samenow

/ May 16

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DC weather history for May 15

A remarkable late-season cold wave in 1834 brought snow to parts of the East and record chill to Washington, with temperatures stuck near winterlike levels.

By Jason Samenow

/ May 15

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DC weather history for May 14

Severe storms in 2018 brought record rainfall, widespread tree damage, and flooding as part of the wettest year on record in Washington.

By Jason Samenow

/ May 14

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DC weather history for May 13

An extraordinary cold snap in 1803 brought May snow, ice, and widespread crop damage before a quick return to more typical spring warmth.

By Jason Samenow

/ May 13

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DC weather history for May 12

A deadly thunderstorm in 1993 tore through the D.C. area, bringing destructive winds, widespread damage, and major power outages.

By Jason Samenow

/ May 12

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DC weather history for May 11

A prolonged warm spell in 2015 pushed temperatures well above normal, contributing to the warmest May on record in Washington.

By Jason Samenow

/ May 11

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DC weather history for May 10

Winter made a final cameo in 1906, with the latest snow on record in D.C. followed by a record May chill and then a rapid warm-up days later.

By Jason Samenow

/ May 10

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DC weather history for May 9

A multi-day deluge in 2008 brought record rain and severe storms, part of a stretch that dumped more than 7 inches in just five days.

By Jason Samenow

/ May 9

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DC weather history for May 8

An early-season heat wave peaked in 2000, with back-to-back 90-degree days and a record warm low amid a stretch of persistent May heat.

By Jason Samenow

/ May 8

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DC weather history for May 7

Severe weather took center stage in 2003, as storms spawned multiple tornadoes and damaging winds across the D.C. region.

By Jason Samenow

/ May 7

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DC weather history for May 6

Flooding rains in 2022 soaked the region over two days, pushing streams out of their banks and closing roads across the area.

By Jason Samenow

/ May 6

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