December weather forecast
Baltimore Highlands, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Baltimore Highlands, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.8°F (7.1°C) and an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C). Baltimore Highlands's nights in December cool down to an average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Baltimore Highlands, in December, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Baltimore Highlands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.5 days and collects up to 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Baltimore Highlands, in December, during 2.2 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Baltimore Highlands, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.8 days and aggregates up to 6.06" (154mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 44.8°F (7.1°C) and a low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Baltimore Highlands, Maryland, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Baltimore Highlands, during December, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Baltimore Highlands?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Baltimore Highlands.

How many hours of daylight does Baltimore Highlands have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Baltimore Highlands have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Baltimore Highlands, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Baltimore Highlands, MD

Average temperature in December - Baltimore Highlands, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Baltimore Highlands, MD

Average pressure in December - Baltimore Highlands, 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
Baltimore Highlands, MD

Average wind speed in December - Baltimore Highlands, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Baltimore Highlands, MD

Average humidity in December - Baltimore Highlands, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Baltimore Highlands, MD

Average rainfall in December - Baltimore Highlands, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Baltimore Highlands, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Baltimore Highlands, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Baltimore Highlands, MD

Average snowfall in December - Baltimore Highlands, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Baltimore Highlands, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Baltimore Highlands, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Baltimore Highlands, 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 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Baltimore Highlands, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Baltimore Highlands, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Baltimore Highlands, MD

Average UV index in December - Baltimore Highlands, 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
Baltimore Highlands, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Baltimore Highlands, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Baltimore Highlands, MD

Average visibility in December - Baltimore Highlands, 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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