President-elect Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day is expected to be the coldest swearing-in of a president since former President Ronald Reagan’s second inauguration in 1985.
Newsweek reached out to Trump’s transition team via email for comment.
Why It Matters
Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on January 20. His inauguration is expected to be attended by over 200,000 people, The Washington Post reported, citing local and federal officials—and it looks like they need to bundle up for the ceremony held outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Inauguration Day 2025: Weather Forecast
On January 20, the temperature in Washington, D.C., will be roughly 21 degrees Fahrenheit but feel like 11 degrees around noon, when the inauguration proceedings begin, according to WJLA. Temperatures will increase later in the afternoon to 25 degrees, but it will feel like 14 degrees.
Trump’s first inauguration in 2017 saw temperatures of 48 degrees, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). It rained during Trump’s first swearing-in, although he falsely claimed to have missed the showers.
“I looked at the rain which just never came. You know, we finished the speech, went inside for lunch, it poured, then we came outside. Amazingly, it was like God was looking down on us. I will tell you,” he said at an inauguration ball in 2017.
What Is The Temperature In D.C. This Week?
It will be mostly sunny today in Washington, D.C., with a high of about 32 degrees and a low of about 15. There is a chance of snow tomorrow afternoon in the D.C. area, with a high of about 35 degrees and a low of about 24 degrees.
Thursday will be sunny. The people of D.C. should expect a high of about 41 degrees and a low of around 29 that day.
What Was The Weather Like For Ronald Reagan’s Inaugurations?
Monday’s forecast sets Trump up to have the coldest inauguration since Reagan was sworn in for the second time in 1985. It was just 7 degrees during Reagan’s second Inauguration, according to NWS.
Reagan’s swearing-in was the coldest presidential inauguration since the government officially started recording weather records.
What About Joe Biden’s And Barack Obama’s inaugurations?
President Joe Biden’s 2021 inauguration saw temperatures of 42 degrees, according to the NWS.
During former President Barack Obama’s inauguration in 2009, the temperature was 28 degrees, according to NWS. Obama caught a break during his 2013 inauguration when the temperature was 45 degrees.
Michelle Obama Won’t Attend Donald Trump’s Inauguration: What We Know
Former first lady Michelle Obama’s office announced Tuesday that she is skipping Trump’s inauguration but did not give a reason for her absence.
The Office of Barack and Michelle Obama said in a statement: “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend the upcoming inauguration.”
What People Are Saying
Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith, at a press conference about Inauguration Day security: “We’re prepared…No city handles large scale events better than D.C.”
What Happens Next
After the swearing-in ceremony at noon, Trump is expected to give his inaugural address. He is also set to sign executive orders after being sworn in. Some Republican senators had told reporters that Trump had indicated he would sign about 100 executive orders on Monday.
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