Westminster, DC
Unincorporated community in District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Westminster is a small unincorporated community in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It is 0.8 miles S of Washington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 20001.
Westminster at a glance
- State
- District of Columbia
- County
- District of Columbia
- ZIP code
- 20001, 20005, 20009
- Nearest town
- Washington (0.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.9147, -77.0217
Weather in Westminster now
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Westminster weather by the hour
Westminster weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Westminster.
This week in Westminster
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Westminster
What is the weather usually like in Westminster?
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 Westminster: 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 Westminster.
Westminster weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Westminster 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 Westminster?
Westminster 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 Westminster 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 Westminster
The closest live webcam is Washington: Woodley Park › North-west: Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill - Smithsonian National Zoological Park, 1.6 miles NW of Westminster.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Westminster.
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Map of Westminster, DC
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Other communities near Westminster
- Shaw0.2 mi S
- LeDroit Park0.3 mi E
- Truxton Circle0.5 mi SE
- Logan Circle0.6 mi W
- Youngsborough0.7 mi E
- Eckington0.7 mi E
- Thomas Circle0.7 mi SW
- Cowtown0.8 mi N
- Scott Circle0.9 mi SW
- Dobbins Addition1.0 mi NE
- Kalorama Triangle1.1 mi W
- Judiciary Square1.1 mi S
- Adams Morgan1.2 mi W
- The Cloisters1.3 mi NE
- Dupont Circle1.3 mi W
Questions about Westminster
Where is Westminster, DC?
Westminster is an unincorporated community in District of Columbia, District of Columbia, 0.8 miles S of Washington.
What county is Westminster in?
Westminster is in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.
What is the ZIP code of Westminster, DC?
The ZIP code for Westminster is 20001.
What is the nearest town to Westminster?
Washington, 0.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Westminster?
Yes. The closest is Washington: Woodley Park › North-west: Great Cats Exhibit/Lion and Tiger Hill - Smithsonian National Zoological Park, 1.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Westminster?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Westminster?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Westminster?
About 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Westminster?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Westminster?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Westminster have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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