December weather forecast
Sanders Park, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sanders Park, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Throughout the month of December, Sanders Park observes an average nighttime temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.2 rainfall days, and 31.34" (796mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Sanders Park, Maryland, during December, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Sanders Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 14 days and aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 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

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

In Sanders Park, in December, the average high-temperature is 45.5°F (7.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Sanders Park, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day 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 7:06 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.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Sanders Park is 5h.

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 in Sanders Park is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sanders Park, MD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Sanders Park, MD

Average pressure in December - Sanders Park, 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
Sanders Park, MD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Sanders Park, MD

Average humidity in December - Sanders Park, 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, March, April and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Sanders Park, MD

Average rainfall in December - Sanders Park, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Sanders Park, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Sanders Park, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sanders Park, MD

Average snowfall in December - Sanders Park, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sanders Park, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Sanders Park, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Sanders Park, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sanders Park, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sanders Park, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Sanders Park, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Sanders Park, MD

Average UV index in December - Sanders Park, 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
Sanders Park, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Sanders Park, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Sanders Park, MD

Average visibility in December - Sanders Park, 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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