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
Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). Ellicott City records a steady low-temperature average of 32.9°F (0.5°C) during December.Humidity
In Ellicott City, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Ellicott City, 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
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Ellicott City, 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
December has the shortest days of the year, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Average temperature in December
Ellicott City, 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
Ellicott City, 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
Ellicott City, 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
Ellicott City, 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
Ellicott City, 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
Ellicott City, 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
Ellicott City, 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
Ellicott City, 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
Ellicott City, 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
Ellicott City, 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
Ellicott City, 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
Ellicott City, 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
Ellicott City, 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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