Inauguration Day will see a stark 40-degree temperature drop for Trump compared to Florida, with highs only reaching 24 degrees in D.C.
Washington D.C.: A cold front is rolling into Florida, and it might just be a wake-up call for President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration.
There’s a whopping 40-degree difference between his Palm Beach estate and D.C. The forecast shows a high of just 24 degrees in the capital.
That’s actually below the average for past inaugurations, which is a bit surprising. So, what’s the weather looking like for the big day?
Inauguration Day is set for Monday, January 20. Events kick off a couple of days earlier, starting on Saturday, January 18.
Here’s the scoop on the weather: Saturday in D.C. is expected to be rainy, with a high around 44 degrees. Sunday might bring a mix of rain and snow, with highs near 40.
Then comes Inauguration Day itself, which is looking sunny but chilly, with a high of only 24 degrees.
Now, let’s compare that to what’s happening in Palm Beach. On the same Saturday, it’ll be partly sunny with a high near 80. Sunday will be a bit warmer, around 83, with a chance of showers.
And on Inauguration Day, Palm Beach is expecting a high of 70 degrees. That’s a full 46 degrees warmer than what Trump will face in D.C.!
Typically, inauguration weather in D.C. averages around 45 degrees for a high and 30 for a low. So, this year’s forecast is definitely on the colder side.
Historically, the worst inauguration weather was back in 1909 when a storm dumped 10 inches of snow, forcing the ceremony indoors. Can you imagine that chaos?
Inauguration Day has seen its fair share of wild weather, from the warmest at 55 degrees in 1981 to the coldest at just 7 degrees in 1985. It’s always a bit of a gamble!
Originally, Inauguration Day was on March 4, but it was moved to January 20 with the 20th Amendment in 1933. So, there you have it—weather can really shake things up!
