December weather forecast
Academy Junction, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Academy Junction, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.3°F (7.4°C) and min 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a minor decrease in temperature, transitioning from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). In December, the recorded average low-temperature in Academy Junction is an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Academy Junction, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Academy Junction, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.5 days and collects up to 30.12" (765mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Academy Junction, in December, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.6 snowfall days, and 6.54" (166mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Academy Junction, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Academy Junction, Maryland, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Academy Junction in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Academy Junction, records 45.3°F (7.4°C), while the low-temperature is 33.3°F (0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Academy Junction, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Academy Junction, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Academy Junction, during December, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Academy Junction, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Academy Junction is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Academy Junction, MD

Average temperature in December - Academy Junction, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.3°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 in December
Academy Junction, MD

Average pressure in December - Academy Junction, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Academy Junction, MD

Average wind speed in December - Academy Junction, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Academy Junction, MD

Average humidity in December - Academy Junction, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Academy Junction, MD

Average rainfall in December - Academy Junction, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Academy Junction, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Academy Junction, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Academy Junction, MD

Average snowfall in December - Academy Junction, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Academy Junction, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Academy Junction, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Academy Junction, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Academy Junction, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Academy Junction, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Academy Junction, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Academy Junction, MD

Average UV index in December - Academy Junction, MD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Academy Junction, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Academy Junction, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Academy Junction, MD

Average visibility in December - Academy Junction, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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