December weather forecast
Hillendale, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Hillendale, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). Hillendale records an average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In Hillendale, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Hillendale, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hillendale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Hillendale, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Hillendale, Maryland, during the entire year, snow falls for 14 days and aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) 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 December in Hillendale, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Hillendale is 5.2h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hillendale, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hillendale, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

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 Hillendale, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hillendale have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hillendale, MD

Average temperature in December - Hillendale, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°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 (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Hillendale, MD

Average pressure in December - Hillendale, 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
Hillendale, MD

Average wind speed in December - Hillendale, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Hillendale, MD

Average humidity in December - Hillendale, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Hillendale, MD

Average rainfall in December - Hillendale, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Hillendale, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Hillendale, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hillendale, MD

Average snowfall in December - Hillendale, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hillendale, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Hillendale, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hillendale, 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
Hillendale, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Hillendale, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Hillendale, MD

Average UV index in December - Hillendale, 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
Hillendale, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Hillendale, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Hillendale, MD

Average visibility in December - Hillendale, 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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