We forecast a wet May for the D.C. area, maybe easing the drought.

May is an important month leading into summer, as it is normally our wettest of the spring and plays a key role in refreshing the water supply. This year, May takes on extra importance as drought grips the D.C. area.

The good news is that the Capital Weather Gang is projecting wetter-than-normal weather, particularly during the month’s first half. We predict the total rainfall to range from 3.9 to 4.5 inches, which is near or above the norm of 3.94 inches.

A wet pattern setting up this weekend into next week could give May a healthy start with respect to rainfall. One to three inches could easily fall.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/05/01/dc-weather-may-outlook-wet/?