December weather forecast
Temple Hills, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Temple Hills, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in December, from November's cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). In Temple Hills, the average nighttime temperature during December is an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Temple Hills, in December, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.1 rainfall days, and 26.14" (664mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Temple Hills, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.7 days and aggregates up to 6.3" (160mm) 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 7:07 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In December, in Temple Hills, the average high-temperature is 46°F (7.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.2°F (1.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Temple Hills have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Temple Hills?

On the first day of December in Temple Hills, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Temple Hills?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Temple Hills?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Temple Hills, MD

Average temperature in December - Temple Hills, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Temple Hills, MD

Average pressure in December - Temple Hills, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Temple Hills, MD

Average wind speed in December - Temple Hills, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Temple Hills, MD

Average humidity in December - Temple Hills, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Temple Hills, MD

Average rainfall in December - Temple Hills, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Temple Hills, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Temple Hills, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Temple Hills, MD

Average snowfall in December - Temple Hills, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Temple Hills, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Temple Hills, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Temple Hills, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Temple Hills, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Temple Hills, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Temple Hills, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Temple Hills, MD

Average UV index in December - Temple Hills, MD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Temple Hills, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Temple Hills, 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 30).

Average visibility in December
Temple Hills, MD

Average visibility in December - Temple Hills, 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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