December weather forecast
Upper Falls, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Upper Falls, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). In the month of December, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Humidity

In Upper Falls, Maryland, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Upper Falls, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.7 rainfall days, and 32.64" (829mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated. In Upper Falls, Maryland, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.9 days and aggregates up to 9.72" (247mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Upper Falls, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature, in December, in Upper Falls, records 43.7°F (6.5°C), while the low-temperature is 32.2°F (0.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Upper Falls?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Upper Falls, during December, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Upper Falls, in December, snow falls for 3.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Upper Falls have in December?

In Upper Falls, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

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 low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Upper Falls, MD

Average temperature in December - Upper Falls, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Upper Falls, MD

Average pressure in December - Upper Falls, 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
Upper Falls, MD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Upper Falls, MD

Average humidity in December - Upper Falls, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Upper Falls, MD

Average rainfall in December - Upper Falls, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Upper Falls, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Upper Falls, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Upper Falls, MD

Average snowfall in December - Upper Falls, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Upper Falls, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Upper Falls, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Upper Falls, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Upper Falls, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Upper Falls, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Upper Falls, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Upper Falls, MD

Average UV index in December - Upper Falls, 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
Upper Falls, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Upper Falls, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Upper Falls, MD

Average visibility in December - Upper Falls, 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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