December weather forecast
Bentwillow Heights, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bentwillow Heights, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

December marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from November's cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). In Bentwillow Heights, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to a wintry 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Bentwillow Heights, Maryland, in December, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.3 rainfall days, and 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated. In Bentwillow Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.8 days and aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, 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 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Bentwillow Heights, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

Bentwillow Heights in December has an average high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Bentwillow Heights, in December, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Bentwillow Heights, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Bentwillow Heights, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bentwillow Heights have in December?

In Bentwillow Heights, 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 in Bentwillow Heights.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Bentwillow Heights, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°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 (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Bentwillow Heights, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Bentwillow Heights, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Bentwillow Heights, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

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

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Bentwillow Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Bentwillow Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Bentwillow Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
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 - Bentwillow Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bentwillow Heights, 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
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Average sunshine days in December - Bentwillow Heights, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Bentwillow Heights, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Bentwillow Heights, 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
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Average visibility in December - Bentwillow Heights, 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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