December weather forecast
Dunleigh, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dunleigh, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

December signals a slight drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C). In December, Dunleigh encounters an average low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) during the night.

Humidity

In Dunleigh, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Dunleigh, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dunleigh, Maryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.2 days and collects up to 11.85" (301mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Dunleigh, during December, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Dunleigh are 46.4°F (8°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Dunleigh, Maryland, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Dunleigh in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout December, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Dunleigh, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dunleigh, MD

Average temperature in December - Dunleigh, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.4°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 (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

Average pressure in December
Dunleigh, MD

Average pressure in December - Dunleigh, 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
Dunleigh, MD

Average wind speed in December - Dunleigh, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Dunleigh, MD

Average humidity in December - Dunleigh, 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 and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Dunleigh, MD

Average rainfall in December - Dunleigh, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Dunleigh, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Dunleigh, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dunleigh, MD

Average snowfall in December - Dunleigh, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dunleigh, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Dunleigh, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dunleigh, 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: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dunleigh, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Dunleigh, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Dunleigh, MD

Average UV index in December - Dunleigh, 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
Dunleigh, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Dunleigh, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Dunleigh, MD

Average visibility in December - Dunleigh, 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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