Silver Spring weather in December (Maryland, United States of America)

Wondering what the weather is like in Silver Spring during December? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During December, Silver Spring usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is part of the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 9°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -0°C.

Precipitation

Silver Spring in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 130 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Silver Spring. April, May, June, July, August, September and October 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 Silver Spring climate page with graphs.

 

Silver Spring, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -0°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 (15 KM, 9 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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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

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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