Cowtown, DC
Historical community (former settlement) in District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Cowtown is a historical community (former settlement) in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It is 1.5 miles S of Washington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20059.
Cowtown at a glance
- State
- District of Columbia
- County
- District of Columbia
- ZIP code
- 20059, 20001, 20009
- Nearest town
- Washington (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.9250, -77.0264
Weather in Cowtown now
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Cowtown weather by the hour
Cowtown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cowtown.
This week in Cowtown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cowtown
What is the weather usually like in Cowtown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 45.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,158 mm
- 9.7 insnowfall per year · 25 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cowtown: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NATL ARBORETUM DC, MD US (USC00186350), adjusted for the elevation of Cowtown.
Cowtown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cowtown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Cowtown?
Cowtown has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Cowtown is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Cowtown
The closest live webcam is Washington: Woodley Park › North-west: Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill - Smithsonian National Zoological Park, 1.1 miles W of Cowtown.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cowtown.
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Map of Cowtown, DC
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Other communities near Cowtown
- Westminster0.8 mi S
- Lewis Subdivision0.8 mi NW
- Dobbins Addition0.8 mi E
- LeDroit Park0.8 mi SE
- Adams Morgan0.9 mi W
- Logan Circle0.9 mi S
- Shaw0.9 mi S
- Kalorama Triangle1.0 mi SW
- Pretty Prospect1.1 mi W
- The Cloisters1.1 mi E
- Scott Circle1.2 mi SW
- Truxton Circle1.2 mi SE
- Youngsborough1.3 mi SE
- Eckington1.3 mi SE
- Thomas Circle1.3 mi S
Questions about Cowtown
Where is Cowtown, DC?
Cowtown is a historical community (former settlement) in District of Columbia, District of Columbia, 1.5 miles S of Washington.
What county is Cowtown in?
Cowtown is in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.
What is the ZIP code of Cowtown, DC?
The ZIP code for Cowtown is 20059.
What is the nearest town to Cowtown?
Washington, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cowtown?
Yes. The closest is Washington: Woodley Park › North-west: Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill - Smithsonian National Zoological Park, 1.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cowtown?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Cowtown?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Cowtown?
About 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Cowtown?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cowtown?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cowtown have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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