December weather forecast
Glyndon, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Glyndon, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and an average high of 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's cool 51.8°F (11°C) to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). Glyndon in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Glyndon, Maryland, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.9 rainfall days, and 31.38" (797mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Glyndon, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.2 snowfall days, and 10.55" (268mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Glyndon, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Glyndon, 43.3°F (6.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.3°F (-0.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in Glyndon in December?

In Glyndon, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Glyndon, Maryland, in December, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Glyndon, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Glyndon?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index in Glyndon is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Glyndon, MD

Average temperature in December - Glyndon, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Glyndon, MD

Average pressure in December - Glyndon, 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
Glyndon, MD

Average wind speed in December - Glyndon, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Glyndon, MD

Average humidity in December - Glyndon, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April, July and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Glyndon, MD

Average rainfall in December - Glyndon, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Glyndon, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Glyndon, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Glyndon, MD

Average snowfall in December - Glyndon, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Glyndon, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Glyndon, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Glyndon, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Glyndon, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Glyndon, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Glyndon, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Glyndon, MD

Average UV index in December - Glyndon, 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
Glyndon, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Glyndon, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Glyndon, MD

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

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

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