December weather forecast
Valliant, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Valliant, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.5°F (2.5°C) and max 46.2°F (7.9°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a minor change in the average high-temperature, shifting from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C). December brings an average low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) to Valliant.

Humidity

In Valliant, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Valliant, in December, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Valliant, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.2 days and collects up to 33.27" (845mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Valliant, during December, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow. In Valliant, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.8 days and aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Valliant, is 46.2°F (7.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Valliant, in December, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Valliant, in December, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) 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 Valliant have in December?

In Valliant, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Valliant?

February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Valliant have in December?

In Valliant, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Valliant, MD

Average temperature in December - Valliant, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

Average pressure in December
Valliant, MD

Average pressure in December - Valliant, 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
Valliant, MD

Average wind speed in December - Valliant, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Valliant, MD

Average humidity in December - Valliant, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Valliant, MD

Average rainfall in December - Valliant, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Valliant, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Valliant, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Valliant, MD

Average snowfall in December - Valliant, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Valliant, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Valliant, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.2 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
Valliant, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Valliant, 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 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Valliant, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Valliant, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and August (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Valliant, MD

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

Average cloud cover in December
Valliant, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Valliant, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Valliant, MD

Average visibility in December - Valliant, 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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