Georgetown, DC
Unincorporated community in District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Georgetown is a small unincorporated community in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It is 2.5 miles E of Washington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20566.
Georgetown at a glance
- State
- District of Columbia
- County
- District of Columbia
- ZIP code
- 20566, 20036, 20037
- Nearest town
- Washington (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.9047, -77.0628
Weather in Georgetown now
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Georgetown weather by the hour
Georgetown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Georgetown.
This week in Georgetown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Georgetown
What is the weather usually like in Georgetown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 48.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,233 mm
- 5.8 insnowfall per year · 15 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Georgetown: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DALECARLIA RSVR, MD US (USC00182325), adjusted for the elevation of Georgetown.
Georgetown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Georgetown 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 | 7:18 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 Georgetown?
Georgetown has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Georgetown is May–June 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 Georgetown
The closest live webcam is Rosslyn: Key Bridge at Gw Pkwy, 0.6 miles SW of Georgetown.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Georgetown.
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Other communities near Georgetown
- Tohoga0.1 mi S
- Foggy Bottom0.2 mi S
- Hells Bottom0.5 mi SE
- West End0.7 mi E
- Rosslyn0.8 mi SW
- Sheridan-Kalorama1.0 mi NE
- Georgetown Heights1.0 mi NW
- Kalorama Heights1.0 mi NE
- Dupont Circle1.0 mi E
- Radnor Heights1.2 mi SW
- Radnor Heights1.2 mi SW
- Glover Park1.4 mi NW
- Kalorama Triangle1.4 mi NE
- Pretty Prospect1.4 mi NE
- Scott Circle1.5 mi E
Questions about Georgetown
Where is Georgetown, DC?
Georgetown is an unincorporated community in District of Columbia, District of Columbia, 2.5 miles E of Washington.
What county is Georgetown in?
Georgetown is in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.
What is the ZIP code of Georgetown, DC?
The ZIP code for Georgetown is 20566.
What is the nearest town to Georgetown?
Washington, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Georgetown?
Yes. The closest is Rosslyn: Key Bridge at Gw Pkwy, 0.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Georgetown?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Georgetown?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Georgetown?
About 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Georgetown?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Georgetown?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Georgetown have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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