Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Hillcrest Heights's December weather shows a modest shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). During December, Hillcrest Heights experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 33.3°F (0.7°C).Humidity
In Hillcrest Heights, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.5 rainfall days, and 30.12" (765mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Hillcrest Heights, in December, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.6 snowfall days, and 6.54" (166mm) of snow is accumulated.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 7:07 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Hillcrest Heights, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hillcrest Heights. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in December?
How much does it snow in December?
What is the month with the shortest days?
How many hours of daylight does Hillcrest Heights have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hillcrest Heights?
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When is the lowest UV index?
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Average temperature in December
Hillcrest Heights, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).
Average pressure in December
Hillcrest Heights, 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
Hillcrest Heights, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Hillcrest Heights, MD
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Hillcrest Heights, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.2"
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
Hillcrest Heights, 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 (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hillcrest Heights, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hillcrest Heights, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 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
Hillcrest Heights, MD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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
Hillcrest Heights, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Hillcrest Heights, 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
Hillcrest Heights, 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
Hillcrest Heights, 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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