December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Welcome, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.1°F (1.7°C) and max 47.5°F (8.6°C).

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's mild 55.8°F (13.2°C) to a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C). Welcome experiences an average temperature drop to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Welcome, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.1 rainfall days, and 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Welcome, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow. In Welcome, Maryland, during the entire year, snow falls for 12 days and aggregates up to 6.73" (171mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Welcome, records 47.5°F (8.6°C), while the low-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Welcome, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Welcome, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Welcome, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Welcome?

The month with the shortest days in Welcome is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Welcome have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Welcome, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Welcome, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Welcome, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Welcome, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Welcome, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Welcome, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Welcome, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Welcome, 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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Welcome, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Welcome, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Welcome, 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 31).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Welcome, 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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