Hells Bottom, DC

Historical community (former settlement) in District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Hells Bottom is a historical community (former settlement) in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It is 2.2 miles E of Washington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20566.

Hells Bottom at a glance

State
District of Columbia
County
District of Columbia
ZIP code
20566, 20006, 20036
Nearest town
Washington (2.2 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.8994, -77.0575

Weather in Hells Bottom now

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Hells Bottom weather by the hour

Hells Bottom weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hells Bottom.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hells Bottom

What is the weather usually like in Hells Bottom?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°43°60°78°95°45°30°Jan48°32°Feb56°39°Mar68°48°Apr76°58°May85°67°Jun90°72°Jul88°71°Aug81°64°Sep69°52°Oct58°42°Nov49°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.9"Jan2.6"Feb3.5"Mar3.2"Apr3.9"May4.2"Jun4.3"Jul3.3"Aug3.9"Sep3.7"Oct2.9"Nov3.4"Dec

Best time to visit Hells Bottom: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WASHINGTON REAGAN AP, VA US (USW00013743), adjusted for the elevation of Hells Bottom.

Hells Bottom weather month by month

January
45° 30°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.9 in of snow
February
48° 32°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 5.0 in of snow
March
56° 39°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
April
68° 48°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
76° 58°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
85° 67°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
90° 72°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
88° 71°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
81° 64°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
69° 52°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 42°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
49° 35°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Hells Bottom through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:11 PM9 h 48 min
February6:57 AM5:46 PM10 h 49 min
March7:17 AM7:16 PM11 h 58 min
April6:29 AM7:46 PM13 h 16 min
May5:53 AM8:15 PM14 h 21 min
June5:40 AM8:36 PM14 h 56 min
July5:53 AM8:34 PM14 h 40 min
August6:20 AM8:04 PM13 h 43 min
September6:48 AM7:18 PM12 h 29 min
October7:16 AM6:31 PM11 h 14 min
November6:49 AM4:55 PM10 h 6 min
December7:18 AM4:48 PM9 h 30 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Hells Bottom?

Hells Bottom 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 30°F (-1°C).

It gets about 41.8 inches (1,062 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Hells Bottom 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 Hells Bottom

The closest live webcam is Rosslyn: I-66 - MM 74.9 /WB, 0.6 miles W of Hells Bottom.

Rosslyn: I-66 - MM 74.9 /WBunknown · 0.6 mi WOn Windy
Arlington: CCTVP-N79375Arlington · 0.6 mi WOn Windy
Rosslyn: I-66 - MM 74.8 - WBunknown · 0.6 mi WOn Windy
North Highland › West: Custis Memorial Parkwayunknown · 0.7 mi WOn Windy
Arlington: I-66 - MM 75 - EBArlington · 0.7 mi SWOn Windy
Rosslyn: Key Bridge at Gw Pkwyunknown · 0.7 mi WOn Windy
Rosslyn: Lee Hwy /EB/ at North Fort Myer Drunknown · 0.8 mi WOn Windy
Rosslyn: LEE HWY EB AT FT MYER DRunknown · 0.8 mi WOn Windy
Arlington: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - Lincoln Memorial - Thomas Jefferson Memorial - National Mall - United States Capitol - Washington Monument (Boonsboro, MD)Arlington · 0.8 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Hells Bottom.

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Questions about Hells Bottom

Where is Hells Bottom, DC?

Hells Bottom is a historical community (former settlement) in District of Columbia, District of Columbia, 2.2 miles E of Washington.

What county is Hells Bottom in?

Hells Bottom is in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.

What is the ZIP code of Hells Bottom, DC?

The ZIP code for Hells Bottom is 20566.

What is the nearest town to Hells Bottom?

Washington, 2.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Hells Bottom?

Yes. The closest is Rosslyn: I-66 - MM 74.9 /WB, 0.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Hells Bottom?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Hells Bottom?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Hells Bottom?

About 41.8 inches (1,062 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Hells Bottom?

Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Hells Bottom?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Hells Bottom have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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