December weather forecast
Truxton Heights, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Truxton Heights, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a minor reduction in average high-temperature, sliding from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). Truxton Heights's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 36.5°F (2.5°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Truxton Heights, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. In Truxton Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.4 days and collects up to 10.47" (266mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Truxton Heights, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, in Truxton Heights, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Truxton Heights, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In Truxton Heights, 46°F (7.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.5°F (2.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air 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 Truxton Heights, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Truxton Heights, in December, during 7.4 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Truxton Heights, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Truxton Heights, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Truxton Heights, MD

Average temperature in December - Truxton Heights, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Truxton Heights, MD

Average pressure in December - Truxton Heights, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Truxton Heights, MD

Average wind speed in December - Truxton Heights, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Truxton Heights, MD

Average humidity in December - Truxton Heights, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Truxton Heights, MD

Average rainfall in December - Truxton Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Truxton Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Truxton Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Truxton Heights, MD

Average snowfall in December - Truxton Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Truxton Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Truxton Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Truxton Heights, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Truxton Heights, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Truxton Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Truxton Heights, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Truxton Heights, MD

Average UV index in December - Truxton Heights, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Truxton Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Truxton Heights, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Truxton Heights, MD

Average visibility in December - Truxton Heights, 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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