Rain in Washington DC

Is it raining in Washington DC right now ?

Hate The Rain checks the sky over Washington DC, District of Columbia every few minutes and tells you when rain starts, how long it lasts and when it stops. Turn on alerts and we ping you before you get soaked.

When does it rain in Washington DC ?

Hugely varied: the Pacific Northwest gets long stretches of drizzle, the Southeast and Gulf Coast get daily summer thunderstorms and hurricanes, the Midwest sees fast moving severe storms, and the Southwest stays dry outside the summer monsoon.

Rainiest period around Washington DC: Varies by region: winter on the West Coast, summer in Florida and the Gulf, spring in the Plains. That is when alerts save the most shoes.

Where the data comes from

For United States, the reference agency is National Weather Service. Forecasts use the best local weather model available, live radar comes from RainViewer, and nearby rain gauges confirm when rain has really stopped wherever they exist.