Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
In December, the average high-temperature marginally decreases from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). December nights observe an average temperature dip to a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.9 rainfall days, and 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Castles Rising, Maryland, in December, during 3.9 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Castles Rising, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.9 days and aggregates up to 13.31" (338mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Castles Rising are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Castles Rising, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Castles Rising, 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
Castles Rising, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Castles Rising, MD
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April, July and November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Castles Rising, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.13").
Average rainfall days in December
Castles Rising, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Castles Rising, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 1.93"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Castles Rising, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 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
Castles Rising, 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 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Castles Rising, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Castles Rising, 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
Castles Rising, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Castles Rising, MD
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
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