December weather forecast
Rippling Ridge, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rippling Ridge, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

December signifies a gentle decline in Rippling Ridge's average high-temperature, easing from a cool 53.6°F (12°C) in November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 34.5°F (1.4°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Rippling Ridge, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rippling Ridge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.2 days and collects up to 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rippling Ridge are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.9 snowfall days, and 5.75" (146mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
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, in Rippling Ridge, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Rippling Ridge in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Rippling Ridge, is 45.5°F (7.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 34.5°F (1.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Rippling Ridge, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Rippling Ridge, during December, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Rippling Ridge have in December?

In Rippling Ridge, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, 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 many hours of sunshine does Rippling Ridge have in December?

In Rippling Ridge, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Rippling Ridge 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
Rippling Ridge, MD

Average temperature in December - Rippling Ridge, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Rippling Ridge, 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
Rippling Ridge, MD

Average wind speed in December - Rippling Ridge, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Rippling Ridge, MD

Average humidity in December - Rippling Ridge, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and July (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Rippling Ridge, MD

Average rainfall in December - Rippling Ridge, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Rippling Ridge, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Rippling Ridge, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rippling Ridge, MD

Average snowfall in December - Rippling Ridge, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Rippling Ridge, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
Rippling Ridge, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rippling Ridge, 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
Rippling Ridge, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Rippling Ridge, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Rippling Ridge, MD

Average UV index in December - Rippling Ridge, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Rippling Ridge, 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
Rippling Ridge, MD

Average visibility in December - Rippling Ridge, 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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