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Washington, DC Weather: November 2025 Ranked 28th Warmest in 154 Years
Washington, DC – With November 2026 approaching, weather records from the nation's capital reveal how unusually dry the same month was last year. Washington experienced one of its driest Novembers in
By Nolan Pierce · 2026-10-24T09:32:27.807Z
Washington, DC – With November 2026 approaching, weather records from the nation's capital reveal how unusually dry the same month was last year. Washington experienced one of its driest Novembers in more than 150 years, accompanied by above normal temperatures and no measurable snowfall at Reagan National Airport.
According to the National Weather Service's November 2025 climate summary for Washington National Airport, the station recorded just 0.92 inches of precipitation, approximately 1.97 inches below normal. The total ranked as the 16th lowest November precipitation amount in 154 years of records.
November Brought Almost No Winter Weather Washington recorded only a trace of snowfall during November 2025, compared with a historical monthly normal of 0.1 inches.
A trace indicates snow was observed but did not accumulate enough to register as a measurable amount.
The National Weather Service reported zero days with at least 0.1 inches of snowfall.
The monthly snowfall total tied for the 41st highest November snowfall ranking in the station's 82 year snowfall record, reflecting how little snow typically falls this early in the season.
Despite the absence of measurable accumulation, November's historical snowfall charts demonstrate that Washington has experienced more substantial early season snow events in previous years.
Temperatures Were Warmer Than Normal Washington's average temperature during November 2025 was 50.2 degrees, approximately 0.3 degrees above normal.
That ranked as the 28th warmest November in the station's 154 year temperature record.
The average high was 58.5 degrees, while the average low was 42.0 degrees.
Temperatures reached 73 degrees during the month and fell as low as 30 degrees.
Only three days recorded low temperatures at or below freezing.
These relatively mild conditions limited opportunities for snow to accumulate, although temperature alone does not determine snowfall.
Dry Weather Was the Bigger Story Washington's precipitation total was particularly notable.
The National Weather Service recorded measurable precipitation on 11 days, but the largest daily amount was just 0.17 inches.
The unusually low monthly total placed November 2025 among the driest Novembers in the capital's long term weather history.
For residents throughout Washington and the surrounding Maryland and Northern Virginia suburbs, the figures demonstrate how early winter conditions can vary considerably between years.
What November 2025 Means for 2026 Last year's unusually dry conditions provide historical perspective, but they do not establish what November 2026 will bring.
A warmer than normal month can still experience brief cold outbreaks, while even a relatively dry period can produce accumulating snow if temperatures and precipitation align.
For Washington area residents, monitoring approaching weather systems and overnight temperatures will become increasingly important as winter approaches.
November 2025 demonstrated that the capital can experience an exceptionally dry month with virtually no accumulating snow.
Will November 2026 bring a return to more typical precipitation, or could another unusually dry pattern develop across the Washington region?