December weather forecast
Rosedale, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rosedale, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 44.8°F (7.1°C) and 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C). During December, an average low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) is observed.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Rosedale, during December, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. In Rosedale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.2 days and collects up to 12.32" (313mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Rosedale, Maryland, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.1 days and aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

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 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 44.8°F (7.1°C) and a low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) 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 in Rosedale.

How many hours of daylight does Rosedale have in December?

In Rosedale, the average day length in December is 9h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Rosedale?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November 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
Rosedale, MD

Average temperature in December - Rosedale, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.8°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 (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.8°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°F).

Average pressure in December
Rosedale, MD

Average pressure in December - Rosedale, 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
Rosedale, MD

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Rosedale, MD

Average humidity in December - Rosedale, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Rosedale, MD

Average rainfall in December - Rosedale, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Rosedale, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Rosedale, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rosedale, MD

Average snowfall in December - Rosedale, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Rosedale, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Rosedale, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 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
Rosedale, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rosedale, 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 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rosedale, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Rosedale, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Rosedale, MD

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

Average cloud cover in December
Rosedale, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Rosedale, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Rosedale, MD

Average visibility in December - Rosedale, 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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