December weather forecast
Longs Mountain View, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Longs Mountain View, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and an average low of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C). In December, Longs Mountain View's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) during the night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Longs Mountain View, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.5 rainfall days, and 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Longs Mountain View, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.3 snowfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) 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 7:11 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Longs Mountain View is 5h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 42.6°F (5.9°C) and the low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Longs Mountain View, in December, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) 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?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Longs Mountain View, MD

Average temperature in December - Longs Mountain View, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Longs Mountain View, MD

Average pressure in December - Longs Mountain View, 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
Longs Mountain View, MD

Average wind speed in December - Longs Mountain View, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Longs Mountain View, MD

Average humidity in December - Longs Mountain View, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Longs Mountain View, MD

Average rainfall in December - Longs Mountain View, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Longs Mountain View, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Longs Mountain View, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Longs Mountain View, MD

Average snowfall in December - Longs Mountain View, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Longs Mountain View, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Longs Mountain View, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Longs Mountain View, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Longs Mountain View, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Longs Mountain View, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Longs Mountain View, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Longs Mountain View, MD

Average UV index in December - Longs Mountain View, 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
Longs Mountain View, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Longs Mountain View, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

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 31).

Average visibility in December
Longs Mountain View, MD

Average visibility in December - Longs Mountain View, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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