December weather forecast
Towson, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Towson, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Towson's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). Towson, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Towson, during December, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 101.9 rainfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Towson, Maryland, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.1 snowfall days, and 1.81" (46mm) 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 7:07 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 December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Towson, in December, during 7.1 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Towson, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Towson?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Towson have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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.

How many hours of sunshine does Towson have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November 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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Towson, MD

Average temperature in December - Towson, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Towson, MD

Average pressure in December - Towson, 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
Towson, MD

Average wind speed in December - Towson, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Towson, MD

Average humidity in December - Towson, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Towson, MD

Average rainfall in December - Towson, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Towson, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Towson, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Towson, MD

Average snowfall in December - Towson, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Towson, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Towson, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
Towson, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Towson, 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: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Towson, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Towson, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Towson, MD

Average UV index in December - Towson, 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
Towson, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Towson, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Towson, MD

Average visibility in December - Towson, 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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