December weather forecast
Hammond Park, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hammond Park, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.5°F (1.4°C) and max 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a gentle decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a fresh 53.6°F (12°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Hammond Park experiences a mean low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Hammond Park, 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 Hammond Park, during December, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Hammond Park, there are 11.9 snowfall days, and 5.75" (146mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Hammond Park is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In December, in Hammond Park, the average high-temperature is 45.5°F (7.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.5°F (1.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

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

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Hammond Park, 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 - Hammond Park, 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 - Hammond Park, 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 - Hammond Park, 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 - Hammond Park, 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 - Hammond Park, 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 - Hammond Park, 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 - Hammond Park, 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 - Hammond Park, 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
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Average sunshine days in December - Hammond Park, 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 - Hammond Park, 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 - Hammond Park, 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 - Hammond Park, 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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