National Weather ServiceDistrict of ColumbiaHeat AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Heat Advisories in District of Columbia
The National Weather Service issued 7 heat advisories for District of Columbia in 2025 and 5 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 47th most of any state. 2026 through September: 7, 35% above the average of 5 for those months in 2008-2025. District of Columbia was covered most often (100 times since 2008).
How many heat advisories does District of Columbia get?
Every heat advisory that covered part of District of Columbia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 7 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does District of Columbia get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in District of Columbia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 100 | 30 | July 18, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a heat advisory?
A heat advisory means heat that can make people ill, especially those without cooling, below the office's extreme heat warning values. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in District of Columbia.