December weather forecast
Osborne Heights, MD

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Osborne Heights experiences a modest decline in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). In Osborne Heights, December nights witness a steady temperature drop to a wintry 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Osborne Heights, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Osborne Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.3 days and collects up to 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Osborne Heights, 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.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Osborne Heights?

During December, Osborne Heights experiences an average high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and a low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Osborne Heights, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Osborne Heights, Maryland, in December, during 2.2 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Osborne Heights have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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 long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Osborne Heights, MD

Average temperature in December - Osborne 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
Osborne Heights, MD

Average pressure in December - Osborne 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
Osborne Heights, MD

Average wind speed in December - Osborne 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
Osborne Heights, MD

Average humidity in December - Osborne 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
Osborne Heights, MD

Average rainfall in December - Osborne 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
Osborne Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Osborne 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
Osborne Heights, MD

Average snowfall in December - Osborne 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
Osborne Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Osborne 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
Osborne Heights, MD

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

Average sunshine days in December - Osborne 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
Osborne Heights, MD

Average UV index in December - Osborne 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
Osborne Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Osborne 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
Osborne Heights, MD

Average visibility in December - Osborne 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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