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Fort Washington weather in December (Pennsylvania, United States of America)

What's the typical weather in Fort Washington for December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Fort Washington generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Expect temperatures to climb to 8°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -0°C.

Precipitation

Fort Washington in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 12 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 140 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Fort Washington. May, June, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Fort Washington, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 9°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 124 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 67% *  
SunshineSunshine 140 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
* Data from: Philadelphia, the United States of America (20 KM, 12 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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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. With a water temperature of around 9°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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