Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). An average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) is recorded during the nights in December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In West Friendship, Maryland, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In West Friendship, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.3 days and collects up to 30.31" (770mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated. In West Friendship, Maryland, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.9 days and aggregates up to 8.7" (221mm) 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 7:09 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in West Friendship is 5.2h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
West Friendship, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in December
West Friendship, 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
West Friendship, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
West Friendship, MD
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).
Average rainfall in December
West Friendship, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").
Average rainfall days in December
West Friendship, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
West Friendship, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 1.14"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
West Friendship, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 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
West Friendship, 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 months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
West Friendship, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in December
West Friendship, 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
West Friendship, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
West Friendship, 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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