December weather forecast
District Heights, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in District Heights, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

In District Heights, the beginning of December is marked by a marginally lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C). An average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

In District Heights, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In District Heights, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. In District Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.8 days and collects up to 32.87" (835mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In District Heights, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In District Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.1 days and aggregates up to 8.5" (216mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in District Heights, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in District Heights, is 45.7°F (7.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In District Heights, during December, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In District Heights, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does District Heights have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in District Heights?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - District Heights, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.2°F).

Average pressure in December
District Heights, MD

Average pressure in December - District Heights, 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
District Heights, MD

Average wind speed in December - District Heights, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
District Heights, MD

Average humidity in December - District Heights, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
District Heights, MD

Average rainfall in December - District Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
District Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in December - District Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
District Heights, MD

Average snowfall in December - District Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
District Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in December - District Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
District Heights, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - District Heights, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
District Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in December - District Heights, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
District Heights, MD

Average UV index in December - District Heights, 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
District Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in December - District Heights, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
District Heights, MD

Average visibility in December - District Heights, 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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