December is a cold winter month with average lows dropping to 32°F (0°C). The weather is unpredictable, with sunny days interspersed between intense cold days. Daily average high is cold 46°F (7.8°C), but sometimes cold waves and winds resemble glacially chilly conditions. Many art and theater establishments entertain enthusiastic souls inside their premises, and Washington, D.C. is home to more than a hundred historical sites and museums that may keep a tight budget visitor occupied in winter.