December weather forecast
Kingstead Knolls, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kingstead Knolls, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and an average high of 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). Kingstead Knolls encounters a steady low-temperature average of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.7 rainfall days, and 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Kingstead Knolls, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Kingstead Knolls, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.3 days and aggregates up to 13.31" (338mm) of snow.

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 7:10 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, in Kingstead Knolls, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February, 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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Kingstead Knolls, is 43.5°F (6.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 31.1°F (-0.5°C). 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, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Kingstead Knolls, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Kingstead Knolls, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kingstead Knolls.

How many hours of daylight does Kingstead Knolls have in December?

In Kingstead Knolls, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kingstead Knolls, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kingstead Knolls 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kingstead Knolls, MD

Average temperature in December - Kingstead Knolls, 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
Kingstead Knolls, MD

Average pressure in December - Kingstead Knolls, 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
Kingstead Knolls, MD

Average wind speed in December - Kingstead Knolls, 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
Kingstead Knolls, MD

Average humidity in December - Kingstead Knolls, 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
Kingstead Knolls, MD

Average rainfall in December - Kingstead Knolls, 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
Kingstead Knolls, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Kingstead Knolls, 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
Kingstead Knolls, MD

Average snowfall in December - Kingstead Knolls, 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
Kingstead Knolls, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Kingstead Knolls, 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
Kingstead Knolls, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kingstead Knolls, 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
Kingstead Knolls, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Kingstead Knolls, 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
Kingstead Knolls, MD

Average UV index in December - Kingstead Knolls, 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
Kingstead Knolls, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Kingstead Knolls, 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
Kingstead Knolls, MD

Average visibility in December - Kingstead Knolls, 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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