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
December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). Throughout the nights in December, Dorsey Heights experiences an average low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Dorsey Heights is 75%.Rainfall
In Dorsey Heights, Maryland, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. In Dorsey Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.4 days and collects up to 10.47" (266mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Dorsey Heights, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Dorsey Heights, Maryland, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.3 days and aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Dorsey Heights, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in December?
What is the average humidity in December?
How many days does it rain in December in Dorsey Heights?
How much does it snow in December?
What is the month with the shortest days?
What is the average length of the day in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
How many hours of sunshine does Dorsey Heights have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index intensity in December?
Average temperature in December
Dorsey Heights, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 46°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Dorsey Heights, MD
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Dorsey Heights, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Dorsey Heights, 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
Dorsey Heights, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Dorsey Heights, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dorsey Heights, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Dorsey Heights, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Dorsey Heights, 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
Dorsey Heights, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Dorsey 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, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Dorsey Heights, 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
Dorsey 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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