December weather forecast
Luke, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Luke, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a minute temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). Luke observes an average nighttime temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Luke, in December, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 184.1 rainfall days, and 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is accumulated. In Luke, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.5 days and aggregates up to 20.67" (525mm) of snow.

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 7:18 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Luke, Maryland. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Luke experiences an average high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Luke, in December, during 13.8 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Luke?

In Luke, in December, during 9.1 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Luke have in December?

In Luke, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Luke, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
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Average temperature in December
Luke, MD

Average temperature in December - Luke, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Luke, MD

Average pressure in December - Luke, 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
Luke, MD

Average wind speed in December - Luke, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Luke, MD

Average humidity in December - Luke, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Luke, MD

Average rainfall in December - Luke, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Luke, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Luke, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Luke, MD

Average snowfall in December - Luke, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Luke, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Luke, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Luke, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Luke, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Luke, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Luke, MD

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Luke, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Luke, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Luke, MD

Average visibility in December - Luke, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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