December weather forecast
Linkwood, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Linkwood, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 55°F (12.8°C) in November to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C). During the month of December, the temperature falls to an average of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Linkwood, in December, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 110.3 rainfall days, and 11.3" (287mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

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 7:03 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Linkwood is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Linkwood. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In December, in Linkwood, the average high-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°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 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Linkwood, in December, during 8.3 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.5 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Linkwood, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Linkwood have in December?

In Linkwood, the average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Linkwood, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.9°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 (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Linkwood, MD

Average pressure in December - Linkwood, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Linkwood, MD

Average wind speed in December - Linkwood, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Linkwood, MD

Average humidity in December - Linkwood, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Linkwood, MD

Average rainfall in December - Linkwood, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Linkwood, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Linkwood, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Linkwood, MD

Average snowfall in December - Linkwood, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Linkwood, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Linkwood, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Linkwood, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Linkwood, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Linkwood, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (16.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Linkwood, MD

Average UV index in December - Linkwood, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Linkwood, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Linkwood, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Linkwood, MD

Average visibility in December - Linkwood, 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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