December weather forecast
Gwynn Oak, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gwynn Oak, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 33.3°F (0.7°C) and an average high of 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Temperature

Gwynn Oak's progression into December includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). Gwynn Oak experiences a steady low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In Gwynn Oak, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.6 rainfall days, and 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, in Gwynn Oak, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.7 snowfall days, and 8.54" (217mm) 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 7:08 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Gwynn Oak, records 43.9°F (6.6°C), while the low-temperature is 33.3°F (0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Gwynn Oak, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Gwynn Oak, Maryland, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What is the month with 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 reading in December?

In Gwynn Oak, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gwynn Oak, MD

Average temperature in December - Gwynn Oak, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Gwynn Oak, 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 - Gwynn Oak, 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 (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Gwynn Oak, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Gwynn Oak, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Gwynn Oak, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Gwynn Oak, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Gwynn Oak, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.3 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gwynn Oak, 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: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Gwynn Oak, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Gwynn Oak, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Gwynn Oak, 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
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Average visibility in December - Gwynn Oak, 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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