December weather forecast
Brightwood Terrace, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Brightwood Terrace, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December coincides with a small decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Brightwood Terrace, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Brightwood Terrace, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Brightwood Terrace are January through April, November and December. In Brightwood Terrace, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14 snowfall days, and 6.14" (156mm) 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 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 Brightwood Terrace, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

Brightwood Terrace in December has an average high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in Brightwood Terrace in December?

In Brightwood Terrace, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Brightwood Terrace, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) 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.

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

In Brightwood Terrace, 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 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Brightwood Terrace, Maryland, 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 is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Brightwood Terrace, Maryland, are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Brightwood Terrace, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value 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
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Average temperature in December - Brightwood Terrace, 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 (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Brightwood Terrace, 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 - Brightwood Terrace, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Brightwood 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
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Average rainfall in December - Brightwood Terrace, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Brightwood Terrace, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Brightwood Terrace, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Brightwood Terrace, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Brightwood 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 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 - Brightwood Terrace, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Brightwood 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Brightwood 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
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Average visibility in December - Brightwood 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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