December weather forecast
Highview, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Highview, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). Highview's temperature drops to an average low of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Highview, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. In Highview, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.7 days and collects up to 31.89" (810mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, November and December. In Highview, during December, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. In Highview, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.3 days and aggregates up to 11.1" (282mm) of snow.

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 7:10 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Highview in December has an average high-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Highview, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Highview, during December, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Highview have in December?

In Highview, 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 7:10 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Highview, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What are the months with 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Highview, MD

Average temperature in December - Highview, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°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 (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Highview, MD

Average pressure in December - Highview, 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
Highview, MD

Average wind speed in December - Highview, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Highview, MD

Average humidity in December - Highview, 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
Highview, MD

Average rainfall in December - Highview, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Highview, MD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Highview, MD

Average snowfall in December - Highview, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Highview, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Highview, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Highview, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Highview, MD

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Highview, MD

Average UV index in December - Highview, 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
Highview, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Highview, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

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
Highview, MD

Average visibility in December - Highview, 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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