Average Snowfall in Washington, DC
9.7"
inches per year
Light Snow Area
Elevation: 85 ft
Based on the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normal — the official 30-year average of a typical winter, not any single season — from the nearest comparable-elevation weather station about 3 miles away.
Washington Snowfall by Month
Snow season in Washington typically runs from December through March, peaking in January with about 4.7" of snow.
Oct–
Nov–
Dec1.3"
Jan4.7"
Feb2.3"
Mar1.4"
Apr–
May–
Jun–
Jul–
Aug–
Sep–
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What to Expect
That is below the US average annual snowfall of 28". With just 9.7" of snow annually, a basic ice scraper and windshield cover should handle most winter weather here.
OxGord All-Weather Windshield Snow Cover
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LYVANAS Ergonomic Ice Scraper
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SHIBEVER Waterproof Winter Snow Boots
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Snow Joe 18" Telescoping Snow Broom & Ice Scraper
Telescoping handle extends for full-car reach. No-scratch foam broom head clears snow without harming paint or glass.
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Snowfall Near Washington
| City | Distance | Annual Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 34 mi | 19.3" |
| Gettysburg, PA | 65 mi | 27" |
| Dover, DE | 82 mi | 13.2" |
| Richmond, VA | 97 mi | 8.8" |
| Charlottesville, VA | 100 mi | 15.6" |