December weather forecast
Hillsboro, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hillsboro, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.8°F (2.1°C) and max 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in December, from November's fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). Hillsboro anticipates an average minimum temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Hillsboro is 77%.

Rainfall

In Hillsboro, Maryland, during December, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.5 rainfall days, and 28.66" (728mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 9.1 snowfall days, and 4.21" (107mm) 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 7:04 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In Hillsboro, in December, the average high-temperature is 46.6°F (8.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.8°F (2.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Hillsboro, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hillsboro, in December, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Hillsboro in December?

In Hillsboro, in December, during 1.3 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hillsboro have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hillsboro, MD

Average temperature in December - Hillsboro, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.8°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 (29.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Hillsboro, MD

Average pressure in December - Hillsboro, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hillsboro, MD

Average wind speed in December - Hillsboro, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Hillsboro, MD

Average humidity in December - Hillsboro, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and August (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Hillsboro, MD

Average rainfall in December - Hillsboro, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Hillsboro, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Hillsboro, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hillsboro, MD

Average snowfall in December - Hillsboro, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hillsboro, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Hillsboro, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Hillsboro, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hillsboro, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hillsboro, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Hillsboro, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Hillsboro, MD

Average UV index in December - Hillsboro, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Hillsboro, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Hillsboro, 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
Hillsboro, MD

Average visibility in December - Hillsboro, 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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