December weather forecast
Rolphs, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Rolphs, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally decreases from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). In the month of December, Rolphs experiences an average low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 107.5 rainfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Rolphs, Maryland, in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 9.4 snowfall days, and 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Rolphs?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and a low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Rolphs, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Rolphs, in December, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Rolphs?

In December, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 Rolphs have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Rolphs, MD

Average pressure in December - Rolphs, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Rolphs, MD

Average wind speed in December - Rolphs, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Rolphs, MD

Average humidity in December - Rolphs, 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, March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Rolphs, MD

Average rainfall in December - Rolphs, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Rolphs, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Rolphs, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rolphs, MD

Average snowfall in December - Rolphs, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rolphs, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Rolphs, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 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
Rolphs, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rolphs, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rolphs, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Rolphs, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Rolphs, MD

Average UV index in December - Rolphs, 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
Rolphs, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Rolphs, 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
Rolphs, MD

Average visibility in December - Rolphs, 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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