December weather forecast
Janwood, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Janwood, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). The low-temperature averages to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Janwood, Maryland, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. In Janwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.7 days and collects up to 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Janwood, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated. In Janwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.3 days and aggregates up to 13.31" (338mm) 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 7:09 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, in Janwood, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Janwood, the average sunshine in December 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Janwood experiences an average high-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Janwood, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Janwood?

In Janwood, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) 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 Janwood have in December?

In Janwood, Maryland, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, in Janwood, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Janwood have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Janwood, MD

Average temperature in December - Janwood, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°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 (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Janwood, MD

Average pressure in December - Janwood, 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
Janwood, MD

Average wind speed in December - Janwood, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Janwood, MD

Average humidity in December - Janwood, 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
Janwood, MD

Average rainfall in December - Janwood, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Janwood, MD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Janwood, MD

Average snowfall in December - Janwood, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Janwood, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Janwood, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Janwood, 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: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Janwood, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Janwood, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Janwood, MD

Average UV index in December - Janwood, 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
Janwood, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Janwood, 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 30).

Average visibility in December
Janwood, MD

Average visibility in December - Janwood, 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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