December weather forecast
Leitersburg, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Leitersburg, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). Leitersburg records an average nighttime low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Leitersburg, during December, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.7 rainfall days, and 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Leitersburg are January through April, October through December. In Leitersburg, in December, during 5.2 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.6 snowfall days, and 14.65" (372mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In Leitersburg, 41.5°F (5.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Leitersburg, in December, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Leitersburg have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, in Leitersburg, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Leitersburg have in December?

In Leitersburg, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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 in Leitersburg.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Leitersburg, MD

Average temperature in December - Leitersburg, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Leitersburg, MD

Average pressure in December - Leitersburg, 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
Leitersburg, MD

Average wind speed in December - Leitersburg, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Leitersburg, MD

Average humidity in December - Leitersburg, 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 (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Leitersburg, MD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Leitersburg, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Leitersburg, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Leitersburg, MD

Average snowfall in December - Leitersburg, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Leitersburg, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Leitersburg, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Leitersburg, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Leitersburg, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Leitersburg, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Leitersburg, MD

Average UV index in December - Leitersburg, MD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Leitersburg, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Leitersburg, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Leitersburg, MD

Average visibility in December - Leitersburg, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, September and October (5mi).

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