October Rainfall and Precipitation in District of Columbia
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in District of Columbia, the United States of America in October.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in October: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
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Regions and islands in the United States of America
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- Adirondack Park
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Badlands National Park
- Berkshires
- Big Bend
- Block Island
- Blue Ridge Mountains
- California
- Cape Cod
- Catskills
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Door County
- Finger Lakes region
- Florida
- Georgia
- Grand Teton National Park
- Hamptons
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kauai
- Kentucky
- Lanai
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maricopa County
- Marin County
- Martha's Vineyard
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Maui
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Molokai
- Montana
- Nantucket
- Napa Valley
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New England
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York State
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Oahu
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Orcas Island
- Oregon
- Outer Banks
- Pennsylvania
- Poconos
- Rhode Island
- Rocky Mountains
- Sanibel Island
- Santa Catalina Island
- Shenandoah Valley
- Sierra National Forest
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Texas Hill Country
- The Big Island
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington State
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
District of Columbia precipitation in October: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does District of Columbia, the United States of America receive in October?
Washington often experiences a notable amount of rain in October, with an average of about 128 mm (5 in). The city's weather is known to change unexpectedly because of these showers.
How many days does it rain in District of Columbia, the United States of America in October?
On average, Washington has about 11 days days of rain in October.
Is October part of the rainy season in District of Columbia, the United States of America?
No. October sits outside the typical rainy season in District of Columbia, the United States of America, so you can expect drier conditions overall.
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