December weather forecast
Greenhills, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Greenhills, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 43.5°F (6.4°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a subtle shift in temperature, down from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). The month of December records an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

In Greenhills, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Greenhills, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.7 rainfall days, and 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 21.3 snowfall days, and 13.31" (338mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:10 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Greenhills, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Greenhills, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Greenhills, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Greenhills?

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

How many hours of daylight does Greenhills have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Greenhills, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Greenhills, MD

Average temperature in December - Greenhills, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Greenhills, MD

Average pressure in December - Greenhills, 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
Greenhills, MD

Average wind speed in December - Greenhills, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Greenhills, MD

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Greenhills, MD

Average rainfall in December - Greenhills, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Greenhills, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Greenhills, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 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
Greenhills, MD

Average snowfall in December - Greenhills, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Greenhills, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Greenhills, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Greenhills, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Greenhills, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Greenhills, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Greenhills, MD

Average UV index in December - Greenhills, 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
Greenhills, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Greenhills, 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 30).

Average visibility in December
Greenhills, MD

Average visibility in December - Greenhills, 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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