Federal Way weather in December (Washington State, United States of America)

How does the weather in Federal Way usually fare in December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

During December, Federal Way usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. December is part of the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 7°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 2°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Federal Way in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 157 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 61 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Federal Way. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Federal Way, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 157 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

Data from: Tacoma, 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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