December weather forecast
Owings, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Owings, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 46.4°F (8°C) and min 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

December signifies a minor drop in average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C) in November to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C). Owings cools down to an average low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In Owings, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Owings, during December, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.3 rainfall days, and 15.83" (402mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Owings, during December, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Owings, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.4 days and aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
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, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Owings, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Owings?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Owings, is 46.4°F (8°C) and the average low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Owings, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Owings, in December, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Owings is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / 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 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Owings have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Owings, Maryland.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Owings, MD

Average temperature in December - Owings, 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 (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Owings, MD

Average pressure in December - Owings, 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
Owings, MD

Average wind speed in December - Owings, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Owings, MD

Average humidity in December - Owings, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Owings, MD

Average rainfall in December - Owings, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Owings, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Owings, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Owings, MD

Average snowfall in December - Owings, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Owings, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Owings, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.9 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, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Owings, 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 month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Owings, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Owings, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Owings, MD

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

Average cloud cover in December
Owings, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Owings, 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
Owings, MD

Average visibility in December - Owings, 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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