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
In December, the meteorological conditions change slightly, with the average high-temperature moving from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). In the month of December, The Orchards records a consistent average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 165.7 rainfall days, and 31.77" (807mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In The Orchards, in December, during 2.9 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In The Orchards, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.6 days and aggregates up to 7.8" (198mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.
Sunshine
In The Orchards, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
The Orchards, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 44.1°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 (38.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).
Average pressure in December
The Orchards, 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
The Orchards, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in December
The Orchards, MD
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in December
The Orchards, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").
Average rainfall days in December
The Orchards, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
The Orchards, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 1.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
The Orchards, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
The Orchards, 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 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
The Orchards, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).
Average UV index in December
The Orchards, 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
The Orchards, 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
The Orchards, 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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