December weather forecast
Franklin Park, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Franklin Park, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.1°F (0.6°C) and max 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a small reduction in the average high-temperature, subtly receding from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Franklin Park, during December nights, observes an average temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Humidity

October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Franklin Park, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Franklin Park, there are 109.8 rainfall days, and 9.49" (241mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 1.2 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated. In Franklin Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.3 days and aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) 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 7:09 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and a low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Franklin Park, in December, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Franklin Park, Maryland, during December, snow falls for 1.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is 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, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Franklin Park, MD

Average temperature in December - Franklin Park, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°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 (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Franklin Park, MD

Average pressure in December - Franklin Park, 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
Franklin Park, MD

Average wind speed in December - Franklin Park, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Franklin Park, MD

Average humidity in December - Franklin Park, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Franklin Park, MD

Average rainfall in December - Franklin Park, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Franklin Park, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Franklin Park, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Franklin Park, MD

Average snowfall in December - Franklin Park, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Franklin Park, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Franklin Park, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.6 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
Franklin Park, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Franklin Park, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Franklin Park, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Franklin Park, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Franklin Park, MD

Average UV index in December - Franklin Park, 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
Franklin Park, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Franklin Park, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Franklin Park, MD

Average visibility in December - Franklin Park, 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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