Bethesda Weather in December

What's the weather like in Bethesda (Maryland) in December 2024?

The climate in Bethesda during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Bethesda and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

Bethesda weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7.6°C 45.7°F
Nightly temperature -1.4°C 29.5°F
Average temperature 3.1°C 37.6°F
Daily sunshine 4.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 82 mm 3.2 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 7.7°C 45.8°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Bethesda with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Bethesda

Bethesda average temperature in December

December rainfall

Bethesda average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Bethesda average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Bethesda in December 2024.

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Bethesda weather stats

Bethesda weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.5°C 86.9°F
Driest month: February 70mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: June 10hrs
Coldest month: January 4.9°C 40.8°F
Wettest month: August 103mm 4.1ins
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