Climate Comparison

Raleigh vs Washington DC in December

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Raleigh versus Washington DC weather metrics for December
Climate MetricRaleighUnited StatesBestWashington DCUnited States
VerdictGoodSome trade-offs
Avg high temp55°F48°F
How it feelsVery dryVery dry
Rain days99
Sunshine6.8h6.4h

Annual Comparison

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

40°50°60°70°80°90°100°JFMAMJJASOND55°48°
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Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

40°50°60°70°80°90°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55°48°
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  • Washington DC

Precipitation (in)

0.02.04.06.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec3.63.6
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  • Washington DC

Sunshine hours (h/day)

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec6.86.4
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  • Washington DC

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%5%10%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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