Population: 572,059
Land Area: 61.4 square miles
Location: Washington DC, the capitol of the United States, is located on the eastern seaboard of the country within the District of Columbia, an area bordering the state of Maryland. It is bounded on one side by the Potomac River and on the side by the state of Maryland.
Time Zone: Washington DC is located in the Eastern Time Zone (when it's noon in Washington, it's 11am in Chicago and 9am in Los Angeles). Washington DC observes Daylight Savings Time April – October.
Weather:
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Average
temp. (°F) |
34.0 |
36.9 |
45.2 |
54.9 |
64.7 |
73.5 |
78.2 |
76.5 |
69.3 |
57.4 |
47.5 |
38.5 |
High
temperature (°F) |
43.0 |
46.8 |
55.8 |
66.6 |
76.0 |
84.4 |
88.8 |
87.1 |
80.1 |
68.8 |
57.9 |
47.6 |
Low
temperature (°F) |
24.9 |
27.1 |
34.5 |
43.3 |
53.4 |
62.6 |
67.7 |
65.9 |
58.5 |
45.8 |
36.9 |
29.3 |
Precipitation (in) |
3.5 |
2.8 |
3.9 |
3.2 |
4.2 |
3.5 |
4.1 |
3.8 |
4.0 |
3.4 |
3.3 |
3.2 |
Climate:
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Days with precip. |
10 |
9 |
11 |
10 |
11 |
10 |
10 |
9 |
8 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
Wind speed (mph) |
10.0 |
10.3 |
10.9 |
10.5 |
9.3 |
8.9 |
8.3 |
8.1 |
8.3 |
8.7 |
9.4 |
9.6 |
Morning humidity (%) |
71 |
71 |
70 |
70 |
75 |
76 |
76 |
80 |
82 |
80 |
76 |
72 |
Afternoon humidity (%) |
56 |
53 |
50 |
49 |
53 |
53 |
53 |
55 |
56 |
54 |
54 |
57 |
Sunshine (%) |
46 |
50 |
55 |
57 |
58 |
64 |
62 |
62 |
61 |
59 |
51 |
46 |
Days clear of clouds |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
8 |
8 |
Partly cloudy days |
7 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
10 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
7 |
Cloudy days |
16 |
15 |
15 |
14 |
14 |
11 |
12 |
12 |
12 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
Snowfall (in) |
5.5 |
5.1 |
2.3 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.8 |
2.9 |
Local Seasons :
The most comfortable times to visit Washington DC are in during
the spring and fall. Spring is the time for a visual extravaganza with
cherry blossoms in bloom and all that nature has in store for the season.
Temperatures average in the mid-50s in April and in the mid-60s in May.
Fall brings a whole new look to the city. With the average temperatures
dropping to the 60s in September, the 50s in October, and the 40s in November,
visitors get to experience a wide array of colors as the leaves turn in
preparation for winter. Summer is the most popular time of year when
tourists from around the world visit the city. With high temperatures in
the mid-80's June, July and August and evenings in the 60's, it's the
perfect time to experience the city and its surrounding sites.
From December through March a visitor may experience the sight of snow falling.
The coldest month is January with an average temperature of 34 degrees
and highs in the mid-40's and lows averaging 25.
How to Get There
By Car
Washington is circled by the Capital Beltway, formed by Interstates I-495 and I-95. Interstate 66 leads from Washington west to Virginia. Interstate 50 heads east to Annapolis, MD, the Chesapeake Bay and the beaches. Interstate 95 heads north to Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York. Interstate 270 heads north to
Frederick, MD, and beyond.
By Air
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
44 Canal Center Plaza
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-417-8000
Only minutes from downtown and located south of the city along
the Potomac River, the airport is served by a full range of
domestic flights on major, regional and commuter carriers.
Washington Dulles International Airport
45020 Aviation Dr.
Sterling, VA 20166
703-572-2700
Located 26 miles west of Washington, DC and offering a full range
of domestic and international flights.
Baltimore/Washington International Airport
301-261-1000 or 800 I FLY-BWI
Located 30 miles east of Washington, DC and offering a full range of domestic and international flights.
Ground Transportation
All of the major car rental companies have locations at the airports as well as throughout the city. Taxis are also readily available.
By Train:
Amtrak
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
Union Station
Washington, DC 20002
800-USA-RAIL
By Bus:
Greyhound
1005 1ST ST NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-289-5160
Getting Around:
Metrorail and Metrobus
202- 637-7000
Metrorail and Metrobus provide the safest, cleanest and most
efficient way of getting around Washington, DC and the metropolitan
suburbs.
Five rail lines and an extensive bus system connect the District with
the Maryland and Virginia suburbs. Train lines are named for colors:
Red, yellow, blue, green, and orange. Station entrances are marked
by brown pylons, capped with the letter “M” and colored stripes
indicate which lines are available. Route maps are posted at each
station and inside each subway car.
National Holidays:
New Year's Day, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in January
President' Day, the third Monday in February
Memorial Day, the last Monday in May
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, the first Monday in September
Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and 25
New Year's Eve, December 31
