December weather forecast
Colonial Gardens, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Colonial Gardens, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.9°F (0.5°C) and max 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

Colonial Gardens's December weather features a light decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). Colonial Gardens experiences an average temperature drop to a wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Colonial Gardens, during December, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.5 rainfall days, and 31.65" (804mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Colonial Gardens, in December, during 2.9 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 16.6 snowfall days, and 7.8" (198mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Colonial Gardens, is 44.1°F (6.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Colonial Gardens is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Colonial Gardens, in December, during 11.8 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Colonial Gardens in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Colonial Gardens?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Colonial Gardens have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Colonial Gardens have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Colonial Gardens, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Colonial Gardens, MD

Average temperature in December - Colonial Gardens, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°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 (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Colonial Gardens, MD

Average pressure in December - Colonial Gardens, 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
Colonial Gardens, MD

Average wind speed in December - Colonial Gardens, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Colonial Gardens, MD

Average humidity in December - Colonial Gardens, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Colonial Gardens, MD

Average rainfall in December - Colonial Gardens, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Colonial Gardens, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Colonial Gardens, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Colonial Gardens, MD

Average snowfall in December - Colonial Gardens, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Colonial Gardens, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Colonial Gardens, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 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
Colonial Gardens, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Colonial Gardens, 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
Colonial Gardens, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Colonial Gardens, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Colonial Gardens, MD

Average UV index in December - Colonial Gardens, 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
Colonial Gardens, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Colonial Gardens, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Colonial Gardens, MD

Average visibility in December - Colonial Gardens, 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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