Pretty Prospect, DC
Historical community (former settlement) in District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Pretty Prospect is a historical community (former settlement) in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It is 2.0 miles SE of Washington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20009.
Pretty Prospect at a glance
- State
- District of Columbia
- County
- District of Columbia
- ZIP code
- 20009, 20010, 20036
- Nearest town
- Washington (2.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.9208, -77.0458
Weather in Pretty Prospect now
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Pretty Prospect weather by the hour
Pretty Prospect weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pretty Prospect.
This week in Pretty Prospect
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pretty Prospect
What is the weather usually like in Pretty Prospect?
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 Pretty Prospect: 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 Pretty Prospect.
Pretty Prospect weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Pretty Prospect 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 Pretty Prospect?
Pretty Prospect 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 Pretty Prospect 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 Pretty Prospect
The closest live webcam is Washington: Woodley Park › North-west: Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill - Smithsonian National Zoological Park, 0.5 miles N of Pretty Prospect.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Pretty Prospect.
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Other communities near Pretty Prospect
- Adams Morgan0.2 mi E
- Kalorama Triangle0.4 mi SE
- Kalorama Heights0.5 mi SW
- Sheridan-Kalorama0.5 mi SW
- Woodley Park0.8 mi NW
- Dupont Circle0.9 mi S
- Logan Circle0.9 mi SE
- Scott Circle1.0 mi SE
- West End1.0 mi S
- Cowtown1.1 mi E
- Massachusetts Avenue Heights1.1 mi W
- Lewis Subdivision1.3 mi NE
- Thomas Circle1.4 mi SE
- Westminster1.4 mi E
- Shaw1.4 mi SE
Questions about Pretty Prospect
Where is Pretty Prospect, DC?
Pretty Prospect is a historical community (former settlement) in District of Columbia, District of Columbia, 2.0 miles SE of Washington.
What county is Pretty Prospect in?
Pretty Prospect is in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.
What is the ZIP code of Pretty Prospect, DC?
The ZIP code for Pretty Prospect is 20009.
What is the nearest town to Pretty Prospect?
Washington, 2.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Pretty Prospect?
Yes. The closest is Washington: Woodley Park › North-west: Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill - Smithsonian National Zoological Park, 0.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Pretty Prospect?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Pretty Prospect?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Pretty Prospect?
About 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Pretty Prospect?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Pretty Prospect?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Pretty Prospect have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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