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Washington, D.C. fall foliage
In a typical year, fall color around Washington peaks about October 31, with the best viewing from October 30 to November 7.
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Bars show the typical best-viewing window for each destination. The dark mark is the typical peak. The last column shows today’s status.
DestinationSep 1Oct 1Nov 1Today
WashingtonPeak Oct 31 · best Oct 30–Nov 7
Peak Oct 31
Trees behind the color
Common questions
When is peak fall foliage in Washington, D.C.?
In a typical year, fall color around Washington peaks about October 31, with the best viewing from October 30 to November 7. Timing can shift by about a week in either direction depending on the weather.
What trees give Washington, D.C. its fall color?
The biggest contributors here include red maple, sweetgum, tulip tree, black gum, flowering dogwood, white oak.
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