National Harbor (MD) Climate by Month
National Harbor experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm days
to cold weather.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in National Harbor is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a chilly 7°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -2°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
National Harbor has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1151 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in National Harbor shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in June, with an average of 149 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 67 mm of rainfall over 10 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, National Harbor serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.3 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in National Harbor.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in National Harbor ranges from 4°C in May to 5°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit National Harbor in the United States of America
During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 149 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 67 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 282 hours of sunshine.
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