Washington, District of Columbia, United States Climate Change Severity

38
Moderate
The current climate change severity in Washington is Moderate, with a 18.7% improvement in the climate score compared to last 16 years. This suggests improved conditions, with more favorable environmental indicators and a reduction in negative impacts.
Data: Jan. to Jul. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100
°C

Washington Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

2026
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Washington temperature has changed by around +3.8%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Jul. (Historical Vs 2026)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
3895
150%
cloudyCloudy
5718
-68.4%
rainyRainy
8638
-55.8%
snowySnowy
44
0%
mistyMisty
01
100%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Washington has experienced measurable improvements in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 38 (within the Moderate severity category). This suggests improving climate conditions compared to previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

38/100

Moderate

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2026, Washington experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+0.53 °C

Variation in annual rainfall

+9.57 %

Change in average humidity

-8.24 %

PM2.5 levels surged by

-15.13 %

Heatwave changed by

+4 Days

Coldwave changed by

+4 Days

Wind speeds changed by

+0.29 km/h

These indicators show reduced climate volatility, offering a valuable window to reinforce sustainable practices and strengthen long-term climate resilience. As the severity shifts toward Moderate, it is important to maintain momentum in climate adaptation efforts.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Jul.

Washington Weather Forecast 30 Days (August - September 2026)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Mon. 17, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon32°/22°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon44.3km/h
Tue. 18, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon31°/22°
Humidity Icon68%
Wind Icon11.9km/h
Wed. 19, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon33°/23°
Humidity Icon48%
Wind Icon9.7km/h
Thu. 20, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon33°/24°
Humidity Icon53%
Wind Icon15.1km/h
Fri. 21, Aug.
light rain showerRain Shower
Temperature Icon25°/19°
Humidity Icon92%
Wind Icon15.8km/h
Sat. 22, Aug.
overcastOvercast
Temperature Icon23°/18°
Humidity Icon83%
Wind Icon7.6km/h
Sun. 23, Aug.
light rain showerRain Shower
Temperature Icon26°/20°
Humidity Icon87%
Wind Icon12.6km/h
Mon. 24, Aug.
overcastOvercast
Temperature Icon30°/21°
Humidity Icon66%
Wind Icon10.1km/h
Tue. 25, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon29°/19°
Humidity Icon65%
Wind Icon12.9km/h
Wed. 26, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon30°/19°
Humidity Icon64%
Wind Icon12.8km/h
Thu. 27, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon30°/20°
Humidity Icon66%
Wind Icon13.3km/h
Fri. 28, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon29°/21°
Humidity Icon68%
Wind Icon14.2km/h
Sat. 29, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/20°
Humidity Icon70%
Wind Icon12.3km/h
Sun. 30, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon30°/19°
Humidity Icon65%
Wind Icon12.8km/h
Mon. 31, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon29°/20°
Humidity Icon65%
Wind Icon13km/h
Tue. 1, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/19°
Humidity Icon69%
Wind Icon13.3km/h
Wed. 2, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/19°
Humidity Icon68%
Wind Icon12.8km/h
Thu. 3, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon29°/19°
Humidity Icon65%
Wind Icon13.5km/h
Fri. 4, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon29°/19°
Humidity Icon64%
Wind Icon13.9km/h
Sat. 5, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon29°/20°
Humidity Icon67%
Wind Icon13km/h
Sun. 6, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/19°
Humidity Icon69%
Wind Icon14.6km/h
Mon. 7, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon27°/18°
Humidity Icon68%
Wind Icon13.8km/h
Tue. 8, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/18°
Humidity Icon68%
Wind Icon15.3km/h
Wed. 9, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon26°/18°
Humidity Icon67%
Wind Icon13.7km/h
Thu. 10, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon26°/18°
Humidity Icon68%
Wind Icon13.6km/h
Fri. 11, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon27°/18°
Humidity Icon68%
Wind Icon12.6km/h
Sat. 12, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon27°/18°
Humidity Icon71%
Wind Icon12.5km/h
Sun. 13, Sep.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain
Temperature Icon27°/18°
Humidity Icon70%
Wind Icon14.1km/h
Mon. 14, Sep.
moderate rain at timesRain
Temperature Icon27°/17°
Humidity Icon65%
Wind Icon14.9km/h
Tue. 15, Sep.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible
Temperature Icon27°/16°
Humidity Icon64%
Wind Icon14.1km/h
Wed. 16, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon25°/16°
Humidity Icon68%
Wind Icon12.1km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onWed. 19, Aug.

33°C

Low will be onTue. 15, Sep.

16°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onFri. 21, Aug.

92%

Low will be onWed. 19, Aug.

48%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onMon. 17, Aug.

44.3km/h

Low will be onSat. 22, Aug.

7.6km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onMon. 17, Aug.

38.9mm

Low will be onSat. 22, Aug.

0.04mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onWed. 19, Aug.

8.6

Low will be onSat. 22, Aug.

5

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