December weather forecast
Friendly, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Friendly, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34°F (1.1°C) and 46.2°F (7.9°C).

Temperature

Friendly in December experiences a gentle temperature dip, with average high-temperatures reducing from a cool 55°F (12.8°C) in November to a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C). The average low-temperature during December nights is a wintry 34°F (1.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.2 rainfall days, and 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Friendly, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Friendly, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.4 days and aggregates up to 7.56" (192mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Friendly, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In December, in Friendly, the average high-temperature is 46.2°F (7.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 34°F (1.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Friendly, during December, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Friendly, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) 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?

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 7:07 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Friendly have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Friendly is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Friendly?

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

Average temperature in December - Friendly, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34°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 (27.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Friendly, MD

Average pressure in December - Friendly, 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
Friendly, MD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Friendly, MD

Average humidity in December - Friendly, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Friendly, MD

Average rainfall in December - Friendly, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Friendly, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Friendly, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Friendly, MD

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Friendly, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Friendly, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Friendly, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Friendly, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Friendly, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Friendly, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Friendly, MD

Average UV index in December - Friendly, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Friendly, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Friendly, 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
Friendly, MD

Average visibility in December - Friendly, 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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