December weather forecast
Homecrest, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Homecrest, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Homecrest's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). During December, Homecrest sees a mean low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.9 rainfall days, and 32.99" (838mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Homecrest, in December, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.1 snowfall days, and 10.2" (259mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 45.3°F (7.4°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months?

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Homecrest, in December, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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 7:08 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Homecrest?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Homecrest, MD

Average temperature in December - Homecrest, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Homecrest, MD

Average pressure in December - Homecrest, 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
Homecrest, MD

Average wind speed in December - Homecrest, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Homecrest, MD

Average humidity in December - Homecrest, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Homecrest, MD

Average rainfall in December - Homecrest, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Homecrest, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Homecrest, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Homecrest, MD

Average snowfall in December - Homecrest, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Homecrest, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Homecrest, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.1 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
Homecrest, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Homecrest, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Homecrest, MD

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Homecrest, MD

Average UV index in December - Homecrest, 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
Homecrest, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Homecrest, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Homecrest, MD

Average visibility in December - Homecrest, 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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