December weather forecast
Marlow Heights, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Marlow Heights, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46°F (7.8°C) and an average low of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) in November to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). During the month of December, Marlow Heights's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

In Marlow Heights, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149.1 rainfall days, and 26.14" (664mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Marlow Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.7 days and aggregates up to 6.3" (160mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

Marlow Heights in December has an average high-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.79" (20mm) 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 Marlow Heights, the average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Marlow Heights?

On the first day of December in Marlow Heights, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Marlow Heights have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January 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 Marlow Heights?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Marlow Heights, MD

Average temperature in December - Marlow Heights, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Marlow Heights, MD

Average pressure in December - Marlow Heights, 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
Marlow Heights, MD

Average wind speed in December - Marlow Heights, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Marlow Heights, MD

Average humidity in December - Marlow Heights, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Marlow Heights, MD

Average rainfall in December - Marlow Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Marlow Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Marlow Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Marlow Heights, MD

Average snowfall in December - Marlow Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Marlow Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Marlow Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.8 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
Marlow Heights, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Marlow Heights, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Marlow Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Marlow Heights, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Marlow Heights, MD

Average UV index in December - Marlow Heights, MD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Marlow Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Marlow Heights, 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 30).

Average visibility in December
Marlow Heights, MD

Average visibility in December - Marlow Heights, 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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