December weather forecast
Ballenger Creek, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ballenger Creek, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.2°F (6.2°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Ballenger Creek's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C). During December, Ballenger Creek's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ballenger Creek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.7 days and collects up to 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Ballenger Creek. In Ballenger Creek, in December, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.8 snowfall days, and 11.46" (291mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Ballenger Creek, records 43.2°F (6.2°C), while the low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What are the most humid months?

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ballenger Creek, Maryland, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Ballenger Creek, during December, snow falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ballenger Creek have in December?

In Ballenger Creek, the average day length in December is 9h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ballenger Creek?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Ballenger Creek is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ballenger Creek, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ballenger Creek, MD

Average temperature in December - Ballenger Creek, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Ballenger Creek, MD

Average pressure in December - Ballenger Creek, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ballenger Creek, MD

Average wind speed in December - Ballenger Creek, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Ballenger Creek, MD

Average humidity in December - Ballenger Creek, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Ballenger Creek, MD

Average rainfall in December - Ballenger Creek, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Ballenger Creek, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Ballenger Creek, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ballenger Creek, MD

Average snowfall in December - Ballenger Creek, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ballenger Creek, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Ballenger Creek, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ballenger Creek, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ballenger Creek, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ballenger Creek, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Ballenger Creek, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Ballenger Creek, MD

Average UV index in December - Ballenger Creek, 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
Ballenger Creek, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Ballenger Creek, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Ballenger Creek, MD

Average visibility in December - Ballenger Creek, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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