December weather forecast
Pleasant Dale, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Pleasant Dale, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and an average high of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

In Pleasant Dale, the average high-temperature in December slightly decreases from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C). Nighttime temperatures in December average to a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Pleasant Dale, during December, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.5 rainfall days, and 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Pleasant Dale. In Pleasant Dale, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow. In Pleasant Dale, Maryland, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.3 days and aggregates up to 9.76" (248mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Pleasant Dale, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

Pleasant Dale in December has an average high-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Pleasant Dale, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Pleasant Dale, Maryland, in December, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Pleasant Dale, in December, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pleasant Dale?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Pleasant Dale, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pleasant Dale have in December?

In Pleasant Dale, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What are the months with 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Pleasant Dale, MD

Average temperature in December - Pleasant Dale, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°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 (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Pleasant Dale, MD

Average pressure in December - Pleasant Dale, 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
Pleasant Dale, MD

Average wind speed in December - Pleasant Dale, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Pleasant Dale, MD

Average humidity in December - Pleasant Dale, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Pleasant Dale, MD

Average rainfall in December - Pleasant Dale, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Pleasant Dale, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Pleasant Dale, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pleasant Dale, MD

Average snowfall in December - Pleasant Dale, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Pleasant Dale, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pleasant Dale, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pleasant Dale, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pleasant Dale, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Pleasant Dale, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Pleasant Dale, MD

Average UV index in December - Pleasant Dale, 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
Pleasant Dale, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Pleasant Dale, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Pleasant Dale, MD

Average visibility in December - Pleasant Dale, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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