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Weather Almanac: Washington, DC 20003

🗓️ Historical norms for April

March May
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May. Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
April avg. precipitation
🌧️ 3.51"
April days below freezing
📉 ≈1.2 days
Average April lows 43°F – 47°F
USDA Zone
8a
Annual extreme lows 10°F to 15°F
Last Spring Frost (36°F)
🌷 Apr 20
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First Fall Frost (36°F)
🍂 Oct 17
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H: Normal High Temp
L: Normal Low Temp
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Temperature climatic data from weather station: NATL ARBORETUM DC (USC00186350)

Precipitation climatic data from weather station: NATL ARBORETUM DC (USC00186350)

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: NATL ARBORETUM DC (USC00186350)