December weather forecast
Rio Vista, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rio Vista, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.5°F (2.5°C) and max 46.2°F (7.9°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C). Rio Vista experiences an average nighttime temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Rio Vista, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157 rainfall days, and 32.91" (836mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Rio Vista, during December, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow. In Rio Vista, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.8 days and aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) 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 December in Rio Vista, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rio Vista. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Rio Vista, records 46.2°F (7.9°C), while the low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Rio Vista?

In Rio Vista, in December, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rio Vista have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

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 hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rio Vista, MD

Average temperature in December - Rio Vista, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°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 (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

Average pressure in December
Rio Vista, MD

Average pressure in December - Rio Vista, 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
Rio Vista, MD

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Rio Vista, MD

Average humidity in December - Rio Vista, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Rio Vista, MD

Average rainfall in December - Rio Vista, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Rio Vista, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Rio Vista, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rio Vista, MD

Average snowfall in December - Rio Vista, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rio Vista, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Rio Vista, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.2 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
Rio Vista, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rio Vista, 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 2min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rio Vista, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Rio Vista, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and August (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Rio Vista, MD

Average UV index in December - Rio Vista, 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
Rio Vista, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Rio Vista, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Rio Vista, MD

Average visibility in December - Rio Vista, 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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