December weather forecast
Glen Burnie, MD

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Weather in December

In Glen Burnie, December rounds off the year-end climate with temperatures continuing to sink to an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C). With a modest 0.39" (10mm) of snowfall, it introduces the city to the prospect of a white winter. The decreased daylight hours of 9.5 mark the shortest days of the year. Coupled with the return of colder temperatures, all signs point to the firm arrival of the winter season. Thus, Glen Burnie's weather in December completes the annual cycle, shifting entirely into winter mode and drawing the year to a frosty close.

Temperature

The commencement of December in Glen Burnie indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's cool 53.6°F (12°C) to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). An average temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C) marks the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Glen Burnie, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.2 rainfall days, and 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.9 snowfall days, and 5.75" (146mm) 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 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Glen Burnie. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

Glen Burnie in December has an average high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Glen Burnie, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Glen Burnie, in December, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Glen Burnie have in December?

In Glen Burnie, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Glen Burnie have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

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?

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
Glen Burnie, MD

Average temperature in December - Glen Burnie, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Glen Burnie, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Glen Burnie, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Glen Burnie, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and July (72%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Glen Burnie, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Glen Burnie, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Glen Burnie, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Glen Burnie, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Glen Burnie, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Glen Burnie, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Glen Burnie, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Glen Burnie, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Glen Burnie, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Glen Burnie, 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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