December weather forecast
Westover, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Westover, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 48.2°F (9°C).

Temperature

Transitioning from November to December involves a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, descending from a refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C) to a chilly 48.2°F (9°C). During December, Westover observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.2 rainfall days, and 29.96" (761mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Westover, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. In Westover, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.7 days and aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In Westover, in December, the average high-temperature is 48.2°F (9°C), and the average low-temperature is 38.1°F (3.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Westover?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Westover, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Westover, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Westover?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Westover is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Westover, MD

Average temperature in December - Westover, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Westover, MD

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

Average wind speed in December
Westover, MD

Average wind speed in December - Westover, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Westover, MD

Average humidity in December - Westover, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Westover, MD

Average rainfall in December - Westover, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Westover, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Westover, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Westover, MD

Average snowfall in December - Westover, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Westover, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Westover, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Westover, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Westover, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Westover, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Westover, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Westover, MD

Average UV index in December - Westover, 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
Westover, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Westover, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Westover, MD

Average visibility in December - Westover, 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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