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Washington May weather: Below normal temps and rainfall

Created at 1 Jun · 6:33 PM1 source
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Washington D.C. experienced a cooler-than-average May, with temperatures 1.4 degrees below normal and rainfall 1.09 inches below average. This marks the first cooler-than-average month since February.

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65.8 degreesMay average temperature in Washington D.C.
1.4 degreesMay temperature deviation below normal
97 degreesRecord high temperature on May 19
2.85 inchesMay rainfall total
1.09 inchesMay rainfall deviation below normal
Washington May weather: Below normal temps and rainfall

↳ Why This Matters

Weather patterns can influence consumer behavior and economic activity. Cooler temperatures and lower rainfall can impact various sectors, from agriculture to retail and energy consumption. Understanding these deviations from normal can provide insights into localized economic conditions and potential shifts in consumer spending.

Key facts

  • Washington D.C. finished May with an average temperature of 65.8 degrees.
  • This temperature was 1.4 degrees below the normal average for May.
  • May rainfall totaled 2.85 inches, which was 1.09 inches below the normal average.
  • A record high temperature of 97 degrees was recorded on May 19.
  • This was the first cooler-than-average month in Washington D.C. since February.

Weather patterns can influence consumer behavior and economic activity. Cooler temperatures and lower rainfall can impact various sectors, from agriculture to retail and energy consumption. Understanding these deviations from normal can provide insights into localized economic conditions and potential shifts in consumer spending.

Frequently asked questions

The average temperature in Washington D.C. in May was 65.8 degrees, which was 1.4 degrees below normal.

Washington D.C. received 2.85 inches of rainfall in May, which was 1.09 inches below the normal average.

May was cooler than average in Washington D.C.

May was drier than average in Washington D.C.

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How It Developed

1 Jun · 6:30 PM
Washington ended May cooler and drier than average, despite reaching a record high of 97 degrees on May 19.
@capitalweather via PiQSuite

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Despite a record high for so early in the season — 97 on May 19 — Washington finished the month 1.4 degrees below normal, at 65.8 degrees. Rainfall was 1.09 inches below average, with 2.85 inches tallied. It was the first cooler-than-average month since three consecutive from https://t.co/bV6RkxHIQV@capitalweather via PiQSuite

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