December weather forecast
Patuxent Palisades, MD

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C). Throughout the month of December, Patuxent Palisades expects an average low of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Patuxent Palisades, 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 Patuxent Palisades, in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Patuxent Palisades, during the entire year, snow falls for 8 days and aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) 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

February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Patuxent Palisades in December?

During December, Patuxent Palisades experiences an average high-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C) and a low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Patuxent Palisades?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Patuxent Palisades, Maryland, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Patuxent Palisades, during December, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Patuxent Palisades have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Patuxent Palisades, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:55 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 long on average sun shines in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Patuxent Palisades, 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
Patuxent Palisades, MD

Average pressure in December - Patuxent Palisades, 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
Patuxent Palisades, MD

Average wind speed in December - Patuxent Palisades, 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
Patuxent Palisades, MD

Average humidity in December - Patuxent Palisades, 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
Patuxent Palisades, MD

Average rainfall in December - Patuxent Palisades, 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
Patuxent Palisades, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Patuxent Palisades, 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
Patuxent Palisades, MD

Average snowfall in December - Patuxent Palisades, 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
Patuxent Palisades, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Patuxent Palisades, 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
Patuxent Palisades, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Patuxent Palisades, 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
Patuxent Palisades, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Patuxent Palisades, 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
Patuxent Palisades, MD

Average UV index in December - Patuxent Palisades, 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
Patuxent Palisades, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Patuxent Palisades, 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
Patuxent Palisades, MD

Average visibility in December - Patuxent Palisades, 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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