December weather forecast
Ben Oaks, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Ben Oaks, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

Ben Oaks, Maryland, observes a small decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). December nights in Ben Oaks cool down to an average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ben Oaks, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ben Oaks, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Ben Oaks, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Ben Oaks, during the entire year, snow falls for 14 days and aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, in Ben Oaks, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ben Oaks. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Ben Oaks?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Ben Oaks are 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ben Oaks?

The average relative humidity in December in Ben Oaks, Maryland, is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ben Oaks?

In Ben Oaks, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Ben Oaks in December?

In Ben Oaks, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ben Oaks?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Ben Oaks?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Ben Oaks?

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, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ben Oaks?

In Ben Oaks, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ben Oaks?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ben Oaks.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ben Oaks?

In Ben Oaks, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ben Oaks, MD

Average temperature in December - Ben Oaks, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ben Oaks, MD

Average pressure in December - Ben Oaks, 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
Ben Oaks, MD

Average wind speed in December - Ben Oaks, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ben Oaks, MD

Average humidity in December - Ben Oaks, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ben Oaks, MD

Average rainfall in December - Ben Oaks, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ben Oaks, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Ben Oaks, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ben Oaks, MD

Average snowfall in December - Ben Oaks, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ben Oaks, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Ben Oaks, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Ben Oaks, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ben Oaks, 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 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ben Oaks, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Ben Oaks, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ben Oaks, MD

Average UV index in December - Ben Oaks, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Ben Oaks, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Ben Oaks, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Ben Oaks, MD

Average visibility in December - Ben Oaks, 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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