Arlington weather in December (Virginia, United States of America)

Is Arlington a good destination in December, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Arlington includes low temperatures and high rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 9°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 1°C.

Precipitation

Arlington in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 130 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Arlington. April typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arlington climate page with graphs.

 

Arlington, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 130 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (6 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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