December weather forecast
Burtner, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Burtner, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 30.2°F (-1°C) and 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

Stepping into December, Burtner observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) to a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 30.2°F (-1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Burtner, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Burtner, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.4 days and collects up to 30.16" (766mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 24.4 snowfall days, and 14.29" (363mm) 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 7:12 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
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. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature, in December, in Burtner, is 42.3°F (5.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.2°F (-1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 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 Burtner, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Burtner, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Burtner, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) 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 Burtner have in December?

In Burtner, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Burtner have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Burtner, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°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°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Burtner, MD

Average pressure in December - Burtner, 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
Burtner, MD

Average wind speed in December - Burtner, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Burtner, MD

Average humidity in December - Burtner, 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
Burtner, MD

Average rainfall in December - Burtner, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Burtner, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Burtner, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Burtner, MD

Average snowfall in December - Burtner, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Burtner, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Burtner, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Burtner, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Burtner, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Burtner, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Burtner, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Burtner, MD

Average UV index in December - Burtner, 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
Burtner, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Burtner, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Burtner, MD

Average visibility in December - Burtner, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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