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Capitol Heights weather in December (Maryland, United States of America)

How is the weather in Capitol Heights in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Capitol Heights generally has low temperatures and high rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about 1°C.

Capitol Heights in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 130 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Capitol Heights. April, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Capitol Heights, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 102 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 130 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45% *  
* Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

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

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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 Capitol Heights in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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