December weather forecast
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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Wicklow Woods, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.2°F (1.2°C) and max 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). In December, the average low-temperature is a wintry 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.3 rainfall days, and 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Wicklow Woods, in December, during 2.2 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Wicklow Woods, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.8 days and aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Wicklow Woods in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Wicklow Woods?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Wicklow Woods, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min 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 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wicklow Woods, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Wicklow Woods, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Wicklow Woods, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Wicklow Woods, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Wicklow Woods, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Wicklow Woods, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Wicklow Woods, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Wicklow Woods, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Wicklow Woods, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Wicklow Woods, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wicklow Woods, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Wicklow Woods, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Wicklow Woods, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Wicklow Woods, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Wicklow Woods, 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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