Washington in December. What season is it and what is the weather like?

Question

for research project. please, only answer if certain.

Answer 1

I've lived in Washington DC for 10 years. In December it is the dead of winter here - and it can be cold and snowy. It can get as low as around 10 and sometimes as warm as 55 degrees farenheight. We're also likely to get cloudy skies, freezing rain, and gusty winds - it's not very fun :)

Answer 2

Washington State? Washington DC? Or Washington, Tyne and Wear, England?

The same season as everywhere else in the northern hemisphere - winter. Probably cold and wet, may even be snowy.

Answer 3

I was in Washington DC last December, and it was cold. But not terribly bad--not as cold as Michigan is that time of year. There wasn't much snow on the ground, but it was definitely chilly, like you would need a hat.

Answer 4

December = Winter

Washington, D.C. Weather

Primarily flat with rolling hills the further away you get from the Potomac, spring and fall in DC are superb. From December to early March the mercury often dips below 32 degrees, but seldom under 20 degrees Fahrenheit. However, in July and August it is very humid, with the heat index often exceeding 100 degrees. There are about 85 days of rain annually

The weather in Washington is often as unpredictable as its politics. Expect surprises, like 64-degree temperatures in December or sudden downpours despite sunny skies—be prepared for anything. Dressing in layers is your best bet, and carry an umbrella. And always check the weather forecast before going off on any excursion.


And finally something from CapitalWeather.com's 2005-06 Winter Outlook

by Matt Ross, with contributions from Josh Larson and Jason Samenow

Executive Summary

We believe this winter will, on average, feature normal temperatures with slightly above normal snowfall. Unlike last winter which featured frequent oscillations from warm to cold and back, this winter will feature more persistent and longer lasting periods of both cold and warmth. Although it is difficult to predict with accuracy so far in advance, we believe that the winter will play out as follows:

Colder than average air will arrive sometime in the period from late November to mid December and last several weeks. Then as early as mid/late December to as late as early/mid January, warmer air will take over for an extended period of time. This warm period could last well into February, but likely at least into the early part of the month. The cold will return sometime in February and last well into March before springtime asserts itself. Because the "warm" period will actually take place during the time when temperatures are typically coldest and as the cold periods will occur both early and late in the season, winter could feel quite cold and long compared to last year.

Temperatures at Reagan National Airport (DCA) by month:
December: Normal
January: +1.5 (degrees F above average)
February: Normal
March: -2

Overall temperatures for the December-March period: Normal, but leaning slightly toward below normal

We believe that snowfall will be slightly above average for the whole area. The cold periods described above will likely be the key times for meaningful snow events. However, the warm period isn't likely to be snowless as it occurs over the traditional heart of winter. Chances for a 6"+ widepsread event are at or above 50-50, and best guess timeframe for such an event(s) would be early/mid December to early January and/or mid-February to early March.

Snowfall across the region:
DCA: 16"-19"
Dulles(IAD): 24"-27"
Loudoun Co./Northern Montgomery Co.: 25"-30"
Outside the Beltway(Fairfax, Rockville, Mclean, Silver Spring): 20"-25"
Inside the Beltway(DC/Arl/Alex), PG Co.: 15"-20"

Overall snowfall: Slightly Above Normal

Answer 5

About like Kentuck wher I live. It snow some days.But not very much. some times.

Answer 6

December in D.C. is cold and you can expect snow. It is winter!

Answer 7

It is winter and it can be cold and snowy.