December weather in Washington, VA
The average temperature in Washington in December is 37.3°F (28.1°F–46.5°F). Average precipitation: 3.96 inches. Average snowfall is 4.8 inches.
December is a winter month in Washington, and is cooler than the annual average of 54.2°F. Daily temperatures swing about 18.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 18m. For travel, December is cool.
Avg High
46.5°F
Avg Low
28.1°F
Precipitation
3.96 in
Snow
4.8 in
December records in Washington
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 73.9°F (1998) | 21.0°F (2013) | 1.72 in (1996) |
| December 2 | 73.9°F (2001) | 19.9°F (2002) | 0.46 in (2019) |
| December 3 | 70.0°F (1998) | 14.0°F (2000) | 1.77 in (2009) |
| December 4 | 75.0°F (1998) | 10.9°F (2002) | 0.13 in (2005) |
| December 5 | 77.0°F (1998) | 10.9°F (2002) | 0.71 in (2020) |
| December 6 | 81.0°F (2001) | 15.1°F (2008) | 0.90 in (1996) |
| December 7 | 80.1°F (1998) | 9.0°F (2002) | 1.00 in (2013) |
| December 8 | 80.1°F (1998) | 9.0°F (2002) | 1.78 in (2011) |
| December 9 | 64.9°F (2004) | 10.0°F (2006) | 2.15 in (2013) |
| December 10 | 57.9°F (1999) | 8.1°F (2006) | 0.89 in (2004) |
| December 11 | 62.1°F (2008) | 16.0°F (1995) | 2.40 in (2003) |
| December 12 | 69.1°F (2021) | 17.1°F (2013) | 1.55 in (2008) |
| December 13 | 77.0°F (2015) | 16.0°F (2013) | 0.60 in (1996) |
| December 14 | 64.9°F (2020) | 12.0°F (2000) | 0.94 in (2000) |
| December 15 | 66.9°F (2001) | 12.0°F (2005) | 2.25 in (2018) |
| December 16 | 66.0°F (2011) | 9.0°F (2016) | 1.90 in (2018) |
| December 17 | 66.9°F (2021) | 14.0°F (2016) | 1.49 in (2000) |
| December 18 | 69.1°F (2006) | 18.0°F (2007) | 1.29 in (2023) |
| December 19 | 72.0°F (2006) | 17.1°F (2007) | 0.84 in (2009) |
| December 20 | 64.9°F (2017) | 10.0°F (2004) | 0.71 in (2009) |
| December 21 | 59.0°F (2002) | 9.0°F (1996) | 2.17 in (2018) |
| December 22 | 70.0°F (2013) | 10.9°F (2000) | 0.34 in (2018) |
| December 23 | 70.0°F (2013) | 9.0°F (2008) | 2.71 in (2022) |
| December 24 | 64.9°F (2015) | 3.9°F (2022) | 1.14 in (2004) |
| December 25 | 63.0°F (2008) | 10.9°F (1999) | 2.81 in (2020) |
| December 26 | 71.1°F (2021) | 9.0°F (1999) | 1.65 in (2009) |
| December 27 | 64.9°F (2021) | 10.9°F (2000) | 1.20 in (2012) |
| December 28 | 69.1°F (2016) | 12.0°F (2017) | 0.90 in (2018) |
| December 29 | 70.0°F (2008) | 10.9°F (2017) | 0.91 in (2013) |
| December 30 | 70.0°F (1996) | 12.9°F (2000) | 0.72 in (2013) |
| December 31 | 66.9°F (2019) | 15.1°F (2017) | 0.15 in (2007) |