Washington, MI

Unincorporated community in Oakland County, Michigan

Washington is a small unincorporated community in Oakland County, Michigan. It is 5.0 miles SW of Rochester, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 48094.

Washington at a glance

State
Michigan
County
Oakland County
ZIP code
48094
Nearest town
Rochester (5.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Detroit
Coordinates
42.7244, -83.0361

Weather in Washington now

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Washington weather by the hour

Washington weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Washington

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Washington

What is the weather usually like in Washington?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

12°31°50°68°87°31°17°Jan34°18°Feb44°26°Mar58°36°Apr69°49°May78°59°Jun82°63°Jul81°62°Aug74°54°Sep60°42°Oct47°32°Nov36°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.2"Jan1.9"Feb2.2"Mar2.9"Apr3.8"May3.3"Jun3.1"Jul3.2"Aug2.9"Sep2.9"Oct3.1"Nov2.3"Dec

Best time to visit Washington: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PONTIAC WWTP, MI US (USC00206658), adjusted for the elevation of Washington.

Washington weather month by month

January
31° 17°F
2.2 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 12.1 in of snow
February
34° 18°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 9.0 in of snow
March
44° 26°F
2.2 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow
April
58° 36°F
2.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
May
69° 49°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
78° 59°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
82° 63°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
81° 62°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
74° 54°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
60° 42°F
2.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
47° 32°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow
December
36° 24°F
2.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 8.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Washington through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:57 AM5:25 PM9 h 27 min
February7:27 AM6:05 PM10 h 38 min
March7:42 AM7:39 PM11 h 57 min
April6:48 AM8:15 PM13 h 26 min
May6:07 AM8:49 PM14 h 41 min
June5:51 AM9:13 PM15 h 22 min
July6:06 AM9:10 PM15 h 3 min
August6:37 AM8:35 PM13 h 58 min
September7:10 AM7:43 PM12 h 32 min
October7:44 AM6:51 PM11 h 7 min
November7:22 AM5:10 PM9 h 48 min
December7:53 AM5:00 PM9 h 6 min

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

What is the weather like in Washington?

Washington has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).

It gets about 33.9 inches (861 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 36 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Washington is June to September. 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 Washington

The closest live webcam is Columbus Township, 21.6 miles E of Washington.

Columbus TownshipColumbus Township · 21.6 mi EOn Windy
AlgonacAlgonac · 24.8 mi SEOn Windy
Saint Clair › EastSaint Clair · 26.1 mi EOn Windy
Detroit: The Hudson Cafe - Downtown Detroit - The Motor Bar - ROOST DetroitDetroit · 27.0 mi SOn Windy
Detroit › North-east: Belle IsleDetroit · 27.1 mi SOn Windy
DetroitDetroit · 28.0 mi SOn Windy
Detroit › North: U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Michigan Central - Grand Hall - Ambassador BridgeDetroit · 28.1 mi SOn Windy
DetroitDetroit · 28.2 mi SOn Windy
Marysville › WestMarysville · 29.0 mi NEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Washington.

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Questions about Washington

Where is Washington, MI?

Washington is an unincorporated community in Oakland County, Michigan, 5.0 miles SW of Rochester.

What county is Washington in?

Washington is in Oakland County, Michigan.

What is the ZIP code of Washington, MI?

The ZIP code for Washington is 48094.

What is the nearest town to Washington?

Rochester, 5.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Washington?

Yes. The closest is Columbus Township, 21.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Washington?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Washington?

January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Washington?

About 33.9 inches (861 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Washington?

Yes, about 36 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Washington?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Washington have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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