December weather forecast
Arbutus, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Arbutus, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 44.8°F (7.1°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Arbutus's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C). During December, Arbutus records an average temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Arbutus, Maryland, in December, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.5 rainfall days, and 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Arbutus, during December, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Arbutus, Maryland, there are 12.8 snowfall days, and 6.06" (154mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:26 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Arbutus, Maryland, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Arbutus 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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Arbutus?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Arbutus, is 44.8°F (7.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), 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 Arbutus?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Arbutus?

In Arbutus, Maryland, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Arbutus?

In Arbutus, Maryland, during December, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Arbutus?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Arbutus, Maryland.

What is the average length of the day in December in Arbutus?

In Arbutus, Maryland, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Arbutus?

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 Arbutus, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Arbutus?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Arbutus?

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 Arbutus?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Arbutus is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Arbutus, MD

Average temperature in December - Arbutus, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Arbutus, MD

Average pressure in December - Arbutus, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Arbutus, MD

Average wind speed in December - Arbutus, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Arbutus, MD

Average humidity in December - Arbutus, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Arbutus, MD

Average rainfall in December - Arbutus, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Arbutus, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Arbutus, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Arbutus, MD

Average snowfall in December - Arbutus, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Arbutus, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Arbutus, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Arbutus, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Arbutus, 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 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Arbutus, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Arbutus, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Arbutus, MD

Average UV index in December - Arbutus, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Arbutus, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Arbutus, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Arbutus, MD

Average visibility in December - Arbutus, 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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