Rating: 7,9/10 (1985 votes) Geography and ClimateWashington is the capital of the United States of America, and is also a major scientific, cultural and political center of the state. The city is located on the Atlantic coast at the Potomac River at the place of its confluence with the Anacostia River. Since 1878 Washington coincides with the District of Columbia. The townspeople, so as not to to confuse Washington with the state that has the same name, have long called the city Washington DC, or even just DC. The climate of the city is humid, subtropical. In summer, the average temperature is + 25 ° C, in winter - + 1 ° C. From Russia flights arrive at airport im. Dulles, located at 42 kilometers from cities. The flight can be either direct or with a transfer in New York. Difference with Moscow: ?8 hours. We also recommend reading Geography and climate in Hawaii Topic: Geography and Climate in Washington DC. |