December weather forecast
Linthicum Heights, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a slight reduction in average high-temperature, easing from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). In Linthicum Heights, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to a wintry 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, in Linthicum Heights, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.3 rainfall days, and 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Linthicum Heights, Maryland, in December, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.8 snowfall days, and 6.77" (172mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Linthicum Heights, Maryland.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Linthicum Heights are January, February, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Linthicum Heights, records 45.5°F (7.5°C), while the low-temperature is 34.2°F (1.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 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 Linthicum Heights, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Linthicum Heights is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Linthicum Heights have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What are the months 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 reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Linthicum Heights, 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 (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Linthicum Heights, MD

Average pressure in December - Linthicum 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
Linthicum Heights, MD

Average wind speed in December - Linthicum Heights, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Linthicum Heights, MD

Average humidity in December - Linthicum Heights, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Linthicum Heights, MD

Average rainfall in December - Linthicum Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Linthicum Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Linthicum Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Linthicum Heights, MD

Average snowfall in December - Linthicum Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Linthicum Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Linthicum Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 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
Linthicum Heights, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Linthicum Heights, 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
Linthicum Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Linthicum Heights, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Linthicum Heights, MD

Average UV index in December - Linthicum 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
Linthicum Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Linthicum Heights, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Linthicum Heights, MD

Average visibility in December - Linthicum Heights, 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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