December weather forecast
Bestgate Terrace, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bestgate Terrace, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 46°F (7.8°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

In Bestgate Terrace, the average high-temperature in December slightly decreases from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). Bestgate Terrace, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Bestgate Terrace, in December, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Bestgate Terrace, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.4 days and collects up to 10.47" (266mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Bestgate Terrace, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In December, in Bestgate Terrace, the average high-temperature is 46°F (7.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Bestgate Terrace, in December, during 7.4 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Bestgate Terrace, Maryland, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Bestgate Terrace have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bestgate Terrace have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Bestgate Terrace, Maryland, is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Bestgate Terrace is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average temperature in December - Bestgate Terrace, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average pressure in December - Bestgate Terrace, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average wind speed in December - Bestgate Terrace, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average humidity in December - Bestgate Terrace, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average rainfall in December - Bestgate Terrace, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Bestgate Terrace, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average snowfall in December - Bestgate Terrace, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Bestgate Terrace, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bestgate Terrace, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Bestgate Terrace, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average UV index in December - Bestgate Terrace, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Bestgate Terrace, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average visibility in December - Bestgate Terrace, 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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