OVERALL LIVING SCOREB-
The Brutal Truth About Relocating to Washington, DC
Thinking of moving to Washington? Here is your comprehensive relocation weather guide, based on a 30-year historical climate analysis. Here's what it's like to live in Washington.
🥵 THE MISERY INDEXGrade C
30-Year Historical Average
Avg Days Over 90°F26 (7%)
Avg Days Under 32°F75 (21%)
Wet/Rainy Days88 (24%)
☁️ SEASONAL DEPRESSIONGrade A
30-Year Historical Average
Clear Sun Days257 (70%)
Gloomy Overcast Days49 (13%)
Avg Solar Energy Potential4.15 kWh/m²
🏡 HOMEOWNER NIGHTMARESGrade D
Utility & Damage Risk Averages
Heating Demand (HDD)4250 (Avg)
Cooling Demand (CDD)1416 (Avg)
Days w/ 40mph+ Gusts12 (3%)
🌱 YARD & GARDENGrade B
30-Year Agricultural Averages
Avg Frost-Free Days229 Days
Avg Last Spring FreezeMar 31
Avg First Fall FreezeNov 15
Yearly Water Demand41.5"
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