Least Snowiest Winters in Washington DC History

Joe Dorish
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These are the ten least snowiest winters in Washington DC history dating back to 1888. In 122 years the city of Washington DC has had just two winters when less than 2" of snow fell.

Washington DC averages 15.2" of snowfall per year with 75% of the snow occurring in January (6.2" on average) and February (5.2").

Since 1888 there have been 44 winters in Washington DC when less than 1 foot of snow fell. That is 36% of all the winters.

10 Least Snowiest Winters in Washington DC History

0.1" in 1972-1973

0.1" in 1997-1998

2.2" in 1975-1976

2.3" in 1926-1927

2.5" in 1930-1931

3.2" in 2001-2002

3.3" in 1918-1919

3.4" in 1949-1950

4.5" in 1980-1981

4.6" in 1943-1944

For more see Greatest Daily Snowfall Totals in New York City History

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Source:

National Weather Service

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