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

Is Sterling a good destination in December, weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Sterling includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Expect temperatures to climb to 9°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -1°C.

Precipitation

Sterling in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 130 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 Sterling. September typically offers 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 Sterling climate page with graphs.

 

Sterling, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 130 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 45% *  

* Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (36 KM, 22 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

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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