December weather forecast
Lothian, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Lothian, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.4°F (8°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

The transition to December results in a modest reduction in average high-temperature, moving from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C). Lothian's December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Lothian, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lothian, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.2 days and collects up to 11.85" (301mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Lothian, Maryland, in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lothian, during the entire year, snow falls for 8 days and aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, in Lothian, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Lothian, is 46.4°F (8°C), while the average low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Lothian, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Lothian, in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Lothian have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Lothian have in December?

In Lothian, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Lothian?

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

Average temperature in December - Lothian, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

Average pressure in December
Lothian, MD

Average pressure in December - Lothian, 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
Lothian, MD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Lothian, MD

Average humidity in December - Lothian, 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 and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Lothian, MD

Average rainfall in December - Lothian, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Lothian, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Lothian, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lothian, MD

Average snowfall in December - Lothian, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lothian, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Lothian, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.6 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
Lothian, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lothian, 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 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lothian, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Lothian, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Lothian, MD

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lothian, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Lothian, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Lothian, MD

Average visibility in December - Lothian, 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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