Jan 17, 2025 · Inauguration Day 2025 is shaping up to be one of the coldest in decades. The ceremony, traditionally held in front of the Capitol, is now moving indoors to the Capitol Rotunda. Here's a look back at other major weather events on Inauguration Day. Remember: Before 1937 Inauguration Day was held on March 4th. It's been January 20 since then.

Jan 20, 2025 · Normal weather for 12 pm EST is a temperature of 37°F, partly cloudy skies, 10 mph wind and a wind chill of 31°F. There is about a 1 in 3 chance of measurable precipitation (i.e., at least 0.01") on that day and a 1 in 6 chance of precipitation during the ceremony.

Bitterly cold wind chills expected with wind chills in the teens during the day, dropping to near zero tonight. Slight chance (20%) for accumulating snow from snow showers this evening. Expectation is just for a few flurries in DC, with a light accumulation in southern Maryland.

Jan 20, 2025 · That day, the temperature in the nation’s capital was 7 degrees Fahrenheit, with wind chills in the -10 to -20-degree F range in the afternoon, the National Weather Service reported.

Jan 20, 2025 · The first seven inauguration ceremonies from 1789 to 1813 were conducted indoors, making James Monroe’s 1817 inauguration the first that was held outdoors in the weather.

U.S. Capitol Hourly Forecast Matrix (through Day 7) U.S. Capitol 7-Day Forecast Overview Snow and Ice Forecast for the next 3 Days Winter Storm Threat for 3-7 Days from now Marine forecast for Potomac River at D.C. Terminal Aviation Forecasts (TAF): DCA | IAD Tide Forecasts for Potomac River at Georgetown Tide Forecast for Washington Channel at SW Waterfront

Jan 20, 2025 · A "combination of strong winds and very cold temperatures will result in dangerously cold wind chills," the National Weather Service said.

Jan 20, 2025 · According to the National Weather Service, normal weather for presidential inaugurations in Washington, D.C., is: Normal high temperature for the day is 45 degrees.

Jan 16, 2025 · President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated Monday, and it will be freezing. The National Weather Service is expecting a high of 24 degrees, the coldest Inauguration Day since 1985. In addition, biting winds are expected to make it feel even colder outside in Washington, D.C. “We’re looking at winds about 15 to 20 miles per hour with gusts 25 to 30 miles per hour. When you combine ...

Jan 17, 2025 · How cold is it going to get on Monday? The National Weather Service is predicting that the temperature will be about 22 degrees Fahrenheit (minus-6 Celsius) at noon EST, when Trump becomes president. That would be the coldest since Reagan’s second inauguration saw temperatures plunge to 7 degrees (minus-14 Celsius).