December weather forecast
Laurel Acres, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Laurel Acres, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.7°F (1.5°C) and max 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

Laurel Acres, Maryland, experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). In the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

In Laurel Acres, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Laurel Acres, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.7 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Laurel Acres, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14 snowfall days, and 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature during December is 45.5°F (7.5°C) and the low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Laurel Acres, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Laurel Acres, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Laurel Acres, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) 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 December, the average day length 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 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Laurel Acres?

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

Average temperature in December - Laurel Acres, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°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 (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Laurel Acres, MD

Average pressure in December - Laurel Acres, 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
Laurel Acres, MD

Average wind speed in December - Laurel Acres, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Laurel Acres, MD

Average humidity in December - Laurel Acres, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Laurel Acres, MD

Average rainfall in December - Laurel Acres, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Laurel Acres, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Laurel Acres, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Laurel Acres, MD

Average snowfall in December - Laurel Acres, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Laurel Acres, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Laurel Acres, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Laurel Acres, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Laurel Acres, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Laurel Acres, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Laurel Acres, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Laurel Acres, MD

Average UV index in December - Laurel Acres, 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
Laurel Acres, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Laurel Acres, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Laurel Acres, MD

Average visibility in December - Laurel Acres, 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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