West End, DC

Unincorporated community in District of Columbia, District of Columbia

West End is a small unincorporated community in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It is 1.8 miles E of Washington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20427.

West End at a glance

State
District of Columbia
County
District of Columbia
ZIP code
20427, 20005, 20006
Nearest town
Washington (1.8 mi)
Time zone
America/New York
Coordinates
38.9069, -77.0500

Weather in West End now

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West End weather by the hour

West End weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West End.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in West End

What is the weather usually like in West End?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°57°75°93°43°26°Jan46°27°Feb55°33°Mar68°44°Apr76°54°May84°63°Jun88°68°Jul86°66°Aug79°59°Sep68°47°Oct56°36°Nov47°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan3.2"Feb4.1"Mar3.5"Apr4.4"May4.2"Jun5.1"Jul4.4"Aug4.5"Sep4.4"Oct3.3"Nov3.8"Dec

Best time to visit West End: 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 West End.

West End weather month by month

January
43° 26°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.9 in of snow
February
46° 27°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
March
55° 33°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
April
68° 44°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
76° 54°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
84° 63°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 68°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
86° 66°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
79° 59°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
68° 47°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
56° 36°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
47° 30°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in West End 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 West End?

West End 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 West End 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 West End

The closest live webcam is Rosslyn: I-66 - MM 74.9 /WB, 1.2 miles SW of West End.

Rosslyn: I-66 - MM 74.9 /WBunknown · 1.2 mi SWOn Windy
Rosslyn: I-66 - MM 74.8 - WBunknown · 1.2 mi SWOn Windy
Arlington: CCTVP-N79375Arlington · 1.2 mi SWOn Windy
Rosslyn: Key Bridge at Gw Pkwyunknown · 1.2 mi SWOn Windy
North Highland › West: Custis Memorial Parkwayunknown · 1.2 mi SWOn Windy
Rosslyn: Lee Hwy /EB/ at North Fort Myer Drunknown · 1.3 mi SWOn Windy
Rosslyn: LEE HWY EB AT FT MYER DRunknown · 1.3 mi SWOn Windy
Arlington: I-66 - MM 75 - EBArlington · 1.4 mi SWOn 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 · 1.4 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West End.

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Questions about West End

Where is West End, DC?

West End is an unincorporated community in District of Columbia, District of Columbia, 1.8 miles E of Washington.

What county is West End in?

West End is in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.

What is the ZIP code of West End, DC?

The ZIP code for West End is 20427.

What is the nearest town to West End?

Washington, 1.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near West End?

Yes. The closest is Rosslyn: I-66 - MM 74.9 /WB, 1.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in West End?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in West End?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in West End?

About 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in West End?

Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit West End?

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

What climate does West End have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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