Weather in Washington, District of Columbia, United States in December
In an average December, Washington sees a daily high around 43°F and a low around 29°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 43°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 33°F to 55°F |
| Average low | 29°F |
| Typical low range | 19°F to 39°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
75°F
1998-12-06
Lowest
11°F
1983-12-25
Low
Highest
59°F
2013-12-22
Lowest
-2°F
1983-12-31
Feels-like
Highest
74°F
1998-12-07
Lowest
-25°F
1983-12-24
Humidity
Highest
14.6 g/m³
2013-12-22
Lowest
1.2 g/m³
1983-12-25
Wind
Highest
37 mph
1993-12-05
Lowest
4 mph
2011-12-12
Precip
Wettest
7.09 in
2023
Driest
0.73 in
2021
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