What’s the climate like in Silver Spring?
The current climate in Silver Spring features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 7°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Silver Spring in recent years was 38°C in August 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -9°C in January 2014.
On average, Silver Spring gets 1906 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 54 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Silver Spring?
The best time to visit Silver Spring for mild to warm weather is April, June and August up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Silver Spring.
Climate Table of Silver Spring
The climate table of Silver Spring shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 7 | 9 | 13 | 21 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 21 | 14 | 10 |
Temp. min (°C) | -1 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 2 |
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Precipitation (mm) | 71 | 247 | 143 | 129 | 219 | 176 | 267 | 127 | 139 | 76 | 158 | 154 |
Snow (cm) | 16 | 23 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,5 | 1,0 |
UV Index | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 7°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1906 mm per year, averaging 159 mm per month
- Snowfall: 54 cm per year
- Driest months: 71 mm in January, 76 mm in October and 127 mm in August
- Wettest months: 267 mm in July, 247 mm in February and 219 mm in May
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Silver Spring
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Silver Spring, Maryland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Silver Spring
This graph shows how much rainfall Silver Spring, Maryland, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Silver Spring
This graph shows how much snow Silver Spring, Maryland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Silver Spring
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Silver Spring, Maryland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Silver Spring
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Silver Spring, Maryland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Silver Spring
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Silver Spring, Maryland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Silver Spring
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Silver Spring, Maryland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Silver Spring by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Silver Spring. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.