December weather forecast
Faulkner, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Faulkner, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and an average low of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

Faulkner in December undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's fresh 55°F (12.8°C) to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). During the month of December, Faulkner anticipates a mean low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Faulkner, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 151.4 rainfall days, and 29.33" (745mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Faulkner, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow. In Faulkner, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.5 days and aggregates up to 7.24" (184mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 5h 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

In Faulkner, in December, the average high-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.5°F (1.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Faulkner, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Faulkner, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Faulkner, Maryland, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Faulkner have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Faulkner?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

Average temperature in December - Faulkner, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Faulkner, MD

Average pressure in December - Faulkner, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Faulkner, MD

Average wind speed in December - Faulkner, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Faulkner, MD

Average humidity in December - Faulkner, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Faulkner, MD

Average rainfall in December - Faulkner, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Faulkner, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Faulkner, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Faulkner, MD

Average snowfall in December - Faulkner, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Faulkner, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Faulkner, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 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
Faulkner, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Faulkner, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Faulkner, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Faulkner, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Faulkner, MD

Average UV index in December - Faulkner, 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
Faulkner, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Faulkner, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Faulkner, MD

Average visibility in December - Faulkner, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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