December weather forecast
Wildcat Forest, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wildcat Forest, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). December witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Wildcat Forest, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.7 rainfall days, and 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wildcat Forest, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Wildcat Forest, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.3 days and aggregates up to 13.31" (338mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Wildcat Forest is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 43.5°F (6.4°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Wildcat Forest?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Wildcat Forest, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Wildcat Forest, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Wildcat Forest, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Wildcat Forest?

In Wildcat Forest, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

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 health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Wildcat Forest, MD

Average temperature in December - Wildcat Forest, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°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 (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Wildcat Forest, MD

Average pressure in December - Wildcat Forest, 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
Wildcat Forest, MD

Average wind speed in December - Wildcat Forest, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Wildcat Forest, MD

Average humidity in December - Wildcat Forest, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Wildcat Forest, MD

Average rainfall in December - Wildcat Forest, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Wildcat Forest, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Wildcat Forest, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wildcat Forest, MD

Average snowfall in December - Wildcat Forest, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wildcat Forest, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Wildcat Forest, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wildcat Forest, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wildcat Forest, 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 month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wildcat Forest, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Wildcat Forest, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Wildcat Forest, MD

Average UV index in December - Wildcat Forest, 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
Wildcat Forest, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Wildcat Forest, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Wildcat Forest, MD

Average visibility in December - Wildcat Forest, 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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