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Weather in January

January, like December, in Bethesda, Maryland, is a wintry winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C). Bethesda reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 39.9°F (4.4°C) at the peak and 27°F (-2.8°C) at the lowest. Weather in January »

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Bethesda, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C). The transition into February marks the average high-temperature at a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C), differing minimally from January's 39.9°F (4.4°C). Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Bethesda, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C). In March, the average high-temperature marginally rises from a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) in February to a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April in Bethesda, Maryland, is an enjoyable spring month, with an average temperature varying between 46.4°F (8°C) and 64.9°F (18.3°C). The shift from March to April is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) to an enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Bethesda, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 56.3°F (13.5°C) and max 74.5°F (23.6°C). Bethesda experiences a temperature shift with the start of May, with average high-temperatures moving from an enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C) in April to a warm 74.5°F (23.6°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in Bethesda, is still a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 82.8°F (28.2°C) and 64.2°F (17.9°C). The beginning of June marks a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from May's 74.5°F (23.6°C) to a still moderately hot 82.8°F (28.2°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July in Bethesda, Maryland, is a tropical summer month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 87.8°F (31°C) and an average low of 69.4°F (20.8°C). In Bethesda, temperatures reach their average annual highs in July, measuring 87.8°F (31°C) and a minimum average of 69.4°F (20.8°C). The average heat index in July is appraised at a very hot 98.6°F (37°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Bethesda, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 68°F (20°C) and an average high of 85.8°F (29.9°C). Bethesda marks the onset of August with an average high-temperature of a warm 85.8°F (29.9°C), a subtle shift from July's 87.8°F (31°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is also a moderately hot month in Bethesda, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 61.5°F (16.4°C) and an average high of 78.4°F (25.8°C). September heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from August's 85.8°F (29.9°C) to a still moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, like September, in Bethesda, Maryland, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 50.7°F (10.4°C) and 66.2°F (19°C). The onset of October results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a warm 78.4°F (25.8°C) in September to a refreshing 66.2°F (19°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

The last month of the autumn, November, is another cool month in Bethesda, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 53.8°F (12.1°C) and an average low of 39°F (3.9°C). With the onset of November, Bethesda experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from a comfortable 66.2°F (19°C) in October to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Bethesda, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average low of 33.1°F (0.6°C). The beginning of December brings a minor change in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). Weather in December »

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.7 days and typically collects 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain?

Throughout the year, there are 150.3 rainfall days, and 28.66" (728mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow?

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Bethesda.

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

How much does it snow?

In Bethesda, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.7 days and aggregates up to 8.39" (213mm) of snow.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Bethesda.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

When it does not snow in Bethesda?

In Bethesda, snow does not fall in May through October.

When is the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

When are the longest days in Bethesda?

June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 14h and 54min of daylight.

What is the warmest month?

July, characterized by an average high temperature of 87.8°F (31°C) and a low temperature of 69.4°F (20.8°C), is generally the warmest month in Bethesda.

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 69%, July is the least humid month.

What month has the most sunshine?

July has the most sunshine of the year in Bethesda, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine.

What is the rainiest month in Bethesda?

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.7 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bethesda?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

Average temperature
Bethesda, MD

Average temperature - Bethesda, MD

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure
Bethesda, MD

Average pressure - Bethesda, MD

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed
Bethesda, MD

Average wind speed - Bethesda, MD

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity
Bethesda, MD

Average humidity - Bethesda, MD

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall
Bethesda, MD

Average rainfall - Bethesda, MD

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

Average rainfall days
Bethesda, MD

Average rainfall days - Bethesda, MD

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall
Bethesda, MD

Average snowfall - Bethesda, MD

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days
Bethesda, MD

Average snowfall days - Bethesda, MD

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Bethesda, MD

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Bethesda, MD

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days
Bethesda, MD

Average sunshine days - Bethesda, MD

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.3 days).

Average UV index
Bethesda, MD

Average UV index - Bethesda, MD

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average visibility
Bethesda, MD

Average visibility - Bethesda, MD

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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