Weather in Washington in December
In an average December, Washington sees a daily high around 46°F and a low around 32°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 46°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 34°F to 59°F |
| Average low | 32°F |
| Typical low range | 21°F to 44°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
77°F
1998-12-07
Lowest
10°F
1983-12-25
Low
Highest
65°F
2015-12-24
Lowest
-1°F
1983-12-25
Feels-like
Highest
77°F
1998-12-07
Lowest
-21°F
1983-12-25
Humidity
Highest
15.0 g/m³
2015-12-24
Lowest
0.6 g/m³
1983-12-25
Wind
Highest
25 mph
1988-12-28
Lowest
3 mph
2014-12-21
Gust
Highest
65 mph
1992-12-11
Lowest
8 mph
2005-12-18
Precip
Wettest
7.87 in
2023
Driest
0.87 in
1980
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