Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December is characterized by a slight reduction in average high-temperature, easing from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature dips to a wintry 34.5°F (1.4°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In South Laurel, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. In South Laurel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.7 days and collects up to 31.81" (808mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In South Laurel, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in South Laurel, there are 13.6 snowfall days, and 6.73" (171mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in South Laurel is 5.1h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in South Laurel, Maryland. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for South Laurel in December?
What is the average humidity in December?
How much does it rain in December?
How much does it snow in December?
What is the month with the shortest days?
How many hours of daylight does South Laurel have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
How long on average sun shines in December?
When is the lowest UV index?
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Average temperature in December
South Laurel, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).
Average pressure in December
South Laurel, 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
South Laurel, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in December
South Laurel, MD
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in December
South Laurel, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").
Average rainfall days in December
South Laurel, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
South Laurel, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
South Laurel, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 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
South Laurel, 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 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
South Laurel, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
South Laurel, 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
South Laurel, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
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
South Laurel, 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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