December weather forecast
Lakeland Heights, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lakeland Heights, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and an average low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C). In Lakeland Heights, December is marked by an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lakeland Heights, Maryland, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.3 rainfall days, and 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lakeland Heights are January through April, November and December. In Lakeland Heights, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16 snowfall days, and 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Lakeland Heights, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Lakeland Heights?

Lakeland Heights in December has an average high-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lakeland Heights?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lakeland Heights, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lakeland Heights, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Lakeland Heights is 5h.

What is the month with 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?

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

Average temperature in December - Lakeland Heights, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°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 (25°F).

Average pressure in December
Lakeland Heights, MD

Average pressure in December - Lakeland Heights, 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
Lakeland Heights, MD

Average wind speed in December - Lakeland Heights, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Lakeland Heights, MD

Average humidity in December - Lakeland Heights, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April, July and November (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Lakeland Heights, MD

Average rainfall in December - Lakeland Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Lakeland Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Lakeland Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lakeland Heights, MD

Average snowfall in December - Lakeland Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Lakeland Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 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
Lakeland Heights, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lakeland Heights, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lakeland Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Lakeland Heights, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Lakeland Heights, MD

Average UV index in December - Lakeland Heights, 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
Lakeland Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Lakeland Heights, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Lakeland Heights, MD

Average visibility in December - Lakeland Heights, 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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