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 marked by a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C). Sykesville witnesses an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
In Sykesville, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In Sykesville, in December, during 9.1 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.3 rainfall days, and 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Sykesville, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16 snowfall days, and 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Sykesville, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).
Average pressure in December
Sykesville, 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
Sykesville, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Sykesville, MD
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April, July and November (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Sykesville, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.79").
Average rainfall days in December
Sykesville, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sykesville, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sykesville, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 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
Sykesville, MD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sykesville, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Sykesville, 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
Sykesville, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Sykesville, MD
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
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