Northwest Stadium Temperature Records Since 1999
Since 1999, 222 NFL games at Northwest Stadium have a kickoff temperature. The coldest was 26°F on Dec. 6, 2007, Bears at Commanders; the hottest was 90°F on Sept. 14, 2008, Saints at Commanders. Washington is 2-3 there at 32°F or colder and 9-7 at 80°F or hotter.
Northwest Stadium 10 Coldest NFL Games Since 1999
| # | Dateround | Gamefinal score | Kickofftemperature | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec. 6, 2007 | Bears 16, Commanders 24 | 26°F | Northwest Stadium |
| 2 | Dec. 3, 2000 | Giants 9, Commanders 7 | 30°F | Northwest Stadium |
| 3 | Dec. 8, 2013 | Chiefs 45, Commanders 10 | 30°F | Northwest Stadium |
| 4 | Dec. 19, 2016 | Panthers 26, Commanders 15 | 32°F | Northwest Stadium |
| 5 | Dec. 22, 2024 | Eagles 33, Commanders 36 | 32°F | Northwest Stadium |
| 6 | Nov. 23, 2017 | Giants 10, Commanders 20 | 33°F | Northwest Stadium |
| 7 | Dec. 9, 2018 | Giants 40, Commanders 16 | 33°F | Northwest Stadium |
| 8 | Dec. 24, 2000 | Cardinals 3, Commanders 20 | 34°F | Northwest Stadium |
| 9 | Nov. 25, 2013 | 49ers 27, Commanders 6 | 35°F | Northwest Stadium |
| 10 | Dec. 18, 2022 | Giants 20, Commanders 12 | 35°F | Northwest Stadium |
Northwest Stadium 10 Hottest NFL Games Since 1999
| # | Dateround | Gamefinal score | Kickofftemperature | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sept. 14, 2008 | Saints 24, Commanders 29 | 90°F | Northwest Stadium |
| 2 | Oct. 7, 2007 | Lions 3, Commanders 34 | 88°F | Northwest Stadium |
| 3 | Sept. 11, 2011 | Giants 14, Commanders 28 | 87°F | Northwest Stadium |
| 4 | Sept. 23, 2019 | Bears 31, Commanders 15 | 87°F | Northwest Stadium |
| 5 | Sept. 19, 2010 | Texans 30, Commanders 27 | 85°F | Northwest Stadium |
| 6 | Sept. 11, 2005 | Bears 7, Commanders 9 | 83°F | Northwest Stadium |
| 7 | Sept. 9, 2007 | Dolphins 13, Commanders 16 | 82°F | Northwest Stadium |
| 8 | Sept. 23, 2007 | Giants 24, Commanders 17 | 82°F | Northwest Stadium |
| 9 | Sept. 15, 2024 | Giants 18, Commanders 21 | 82°F | Northwest Stadium |
| 10 | Sept. 12, 2004 | Buccaneers 10, Commanders 16 | 81°F | Northwest Stadium |
Two more games were also 81°F at kickoff.
Commanders Home Record at Northwest Stadium by Temperature
| Kickoff temperatureband or group | Gameshome | RecordW-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| 20–29°F | 1 | 1-0 |
| 30–39°F | 18 | 7-11 |
| 40–49°F | 50 | 17-33 |
| 50–59°F | 55 | 23-32 |
| 60–69°F | 43 | 21-22 |
| 70–79°F | 39 | 22-17 |
| 80–89°F | 15 | 8-7 |
| 90°F or hotter | 1 | 1-0 |
| 32°F or colder | 5 | 2-3 |
| No temperature recorded | 2 | 1-0-1 |
Northwest Stadium Temperature Records Since 1999: Three Questions
- What was the coldest NFL game at Northwest Stadium since 1999?
- Dec. 6, 2007: Bears 16, Commanders 24, at 26°F.
- What was the hottest NFL game at Northwest Stadium since 1999?
- Sept. 14, 2008: Saints 24, Commanders 29, at 90°F.
- How many NFL games at Northwest Stadium have a kickoff temperature since 1999?
- 222 of the 224 games played there from 1999 to 2026.
Kickoff temperatures come from the nflverse games file. For 119 outdoor games the file has no temperature, most of them September and October games in 2022 and 2023; those come from airport weather records (NOAA) or, for 10 of them, the Pro Football Reference box score, and they are marked. Games at dome and retractable-roof stadiums are grouped by building, whatever the roof position. Another 18 outdoor games since 1999 still have no temperature; they are listed separately and not counted in any band.
Updated: October 17, 2026