Eckington, DC
Unincorporated community in District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Eckington is a small unincorporated community in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It is 0.7 miles SW of Washington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20001.
Eckington at a glance
- State
- District of Columbia
- County
- District of Columbia
- ZIP code
- 20001, 20059, 20422
- Nearest town
- Washington (0.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.9125, -77.0094
Weather in Eckington now
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Eckington weather by the hour
Eckington weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Eckington.
This week in Eckington
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Eckington
What is the weather usually like in Eckington?
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 Eckington: 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 Eckington.
Eckington weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Eckington 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 43 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:17 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 Eckington?
Eckington 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 Eckington 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 Eckington
The closest live webcam is Washington: US Capitol, 1.4 miles S of Eckington.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Eckington.
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Questions about Eckington
Where is Eckington, DC?
Eckington is an unincorporated community in District of Columbia, District of Columbia, 0.7 miles SW of Washington.
What county is Eckington in?
Eckington is in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.
What is the ZIP code of Eckington, DC?
The ZIP code for Eckington is 20001.
What is the nearest town to Eckington?
Washington, 0.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Eckington?
Yes. The closest is Washington: US Capitol, 1.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Eckington?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Eckington?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Eckington?
About 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Eckington?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Eckington?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Eckington have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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