December weather forecast
Bestgate Terrace, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bestgate Terrace, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a small reduction in the average high-temperature, subtly receding from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). Throughout December, Bestgate Terrace witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Bestgate Terrace, Maryland, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bestgate Terrace, there are 120.4 rainfall days, and 10.47" (266mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Bestgate Terrace, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Bestgate Terrace, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, in Bestgate Terrace, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Bestgate Terrace is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bestgate Terrace. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
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. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Bestgate Terrace in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Bestgate Terrace, is 46°F (7.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 36.5°F (2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Bestgate Terrace?

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

How much does it rain in Bestgate Terrace in December?

In Bestgate Terrace, in December, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Bestgate Terrace?

In Bestgate Terrace, Maryland, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bestgate Terrace?

December has the shortest days of the year in Bestgate Terrace, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Bestgate Terrace have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Bestgate Terrace?

On the first day of December in Bestgate Terrace, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bestgate Terrace have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Bestgate Terrace?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Bestgate Terrace?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average temperature in December - Bestgate Terrace, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average pressure in December - Bestgate Terrace, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average wind speed in December - Bestgate Terrace, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average humidity in December - Bestgate Terrace, 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
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average rainfall in December - Bestgate Terrace, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Bestgate Terrace, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average snowfall in December - Bestgate Terrace, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
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
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Bestgate Terrace, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bestgate Terrace, 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
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Bestgate Terrace, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average UV index in December - Bestgate Terrace, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Bestgate Terrace, 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
Bestgate Terrace, MD

Average visibility in December - Bestgate Terrace, 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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