December weather forecast
Beltsville, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Beltsville, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 33.1°F (0.6°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Beltsville'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 chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). An average low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) is recorded in the month of December in Beltsville.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Beltsville are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Beltsville, in December, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.7 rainfall days, and 31.42" (798mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Beltsville. In Beltsville, Maryland, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.8 snowfall days, and 9.21" (234mm) 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 7:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Beltsville, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Beltsville, Maryland. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Beltsville?

In Beltsville, in December, the average high-temperature is 45.3°F (7.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months in Beltsville?

The months with the highest humidity in Beltsville, Maryland, are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December in Beltsville?

In Beltsville, Maryland, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Beltsville?

In Beltsville, during December, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Beltsville in December?

In Beltsville, Maryland, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Beltsville?

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

How many hours of daylight does Beltsville have in December?

In December, the average day length in Beltsville is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Beltsville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Beltsville have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Beltsville?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Beltsville?

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

Average temperature in December - Beltsville, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Beltsville, MD

Average pressure in December - Beltsville, 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
Beltsville, MD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Beltsville, MD

Average humidity in December - Beltsville, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Beltsville, MD

Average rainfall in December - Beltsville, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Beltsville, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Beltsville, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Beltsville, MD

Average snowfall in December - Beltsville, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Beltsville, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Beltsville, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 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
Beltsville, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Beltsville, 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: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Beltsville, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Beltsville, 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 (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Beltsville, MD

Average UV index in December - Beltsville, 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
Beltsville, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Beltsville, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Beltsville, MD

Average visibility in December - Beltsville, 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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