Nov 7, 2024 - Climate

D.C. sets record for days without rain as drought sets in

Mimi Montgomery

A photo of the Capitol Reflecting Pool, with the dome of the U.S. Capitol in the background. — We set a record on Wednesday for days without rain. Photo: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images

D.C. set a new dry streak Wednesday, going for 35 days in a row without significant rain, per Capital Weather Gang. That tops the previous record set in 2007.

The big picture: The Washington area is in a drought, leading to area wildfires and falling river levels.

The last time D.C. received substantial rainfall was Oct. 2.

Meanwhile, temperatures have been toasty for fall: Tuesday was tied for D.C.'s warmest-ever Election Day in modern record, while Wednesday's temps soared up toward 80.

Yes, but: There's a chance the DMV could see showers Thursday, ending the no-rain train.

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D.C. sets record for days without rain as drought sets in

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