December weather forecast
Silver Spring, PA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Silver Spring, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30°F (-1.1°C) and an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

Silver Spring's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). Silver Spring temperatures generally rest at a low of 30°F (-1.1°C) during the December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Silver Spring, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.9 rainfall days, and 15.08" (383mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Silver Spring, in December, during 2.6 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Silver Spring, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.4 days and aggregates up to 5.04" (128mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Silver Spring, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Silver Spring, in December, the average high-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in Silver Spring in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Silver Spring, in December, during 2.6 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Silver Spring, the average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Silver Spring have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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 rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
Silver Spring, PA

Average temperature in December - Silver Spring, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Silver Spring, PA

Average pressure in December - Silver Spring, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Silver Spring, PA

Average wind speed in December - Silver Spring, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Silver Spring, PA

Average humidity in December - Silver Spring, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Silver Spring, PA

Average rainfall in December - Silver Spring, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Silver Spring, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Silver Spring, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Silver Spring, PA

Average snowfall in December - Silver Spring, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Silver Spring, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Silver Spring, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Silver Spring, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Silver Spring, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Silver Spring, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Silver Spring, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Silver Spring, PA

Average UV index in December - Silver Spring, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Silver Spring, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Silver Spring, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Silver Spring, PA

Average visibility in December - Silver Spring, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, August and September (5mi).

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