December weather forecast
Owings Mills, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Owings Mills, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) from November's cool 52.7°F (11.5°C). Owings Mills reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) in December.

Humidity

In Owings Mills, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Owings Mills, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 167.8 rainfall days, and 34.53" (877mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Owings Mills are January through April, November and December. In Owings Mills, in December, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21 snowfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) 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 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Owings Mills, is 43.7°F (6.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32.4°F (0.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Owings Mills, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Owings Mills?

In Owings Mills, in December, during 3.9 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) 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 Owings Mills have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Owings Mills have in December?

In Owings Mills, 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 Owings Mills, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Owings Mills, MD

Average temperature in December - Owings Mills, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Owings Mills, MD

Average pressure in December - Owings Mills, 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
Owings Mills, MD

Average wind speed in December - Owings Mills, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Owings Mills, MD

Average humidity in December - Owings Mills, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Owings Mills, MD

Average rainfall in December - Owings Mills, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.37").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (2.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Owings Mills, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Owings Mills, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Owings Mills, MD

Average snowfall in December - Owings Mills, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Owings Mills, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Owings Mills, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Owings Mills, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Owings Mills, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Owings Mills, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Owings Mills, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Owings Mills, MD

Average UV index in December - Owings Mills, 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
Owings Mills, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Owings Mills, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Owings Mills, MD

Average visibility in December - Owings Mills, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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