While the city of Washington DC's weather is highly
seasonal with extreme variations between summer and winter; it has
been known to be unpredictable too. Summers tend to be very hot and
humid, the conditions exacerbated in the heart of the city with its
concrete and steel. Fall and spring are the best seasons, when
chilly but bright, perfect days are the norm. Sudden rain or
snowfalls are possible though. In winter the city is subject to
heavy snowfalls, averaging 17 inches (43cm) a year, and sudden
arctic blasts or frozen rainstorms.
