December weather forecast
Bethlehem, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bethlehem, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C). Bethlehem experiences an average low-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Bethlehem, in December, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130 rainfall days, and 15.04" (382mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Bethlehem. In December, in Bethlehem, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bethlehem, there are 9.4 snowfall days, and 1.85" (47mm) 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 in Bethlehem, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Bethlehem, the average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Bethlehem?

The high-temperature, in December, in Bethlehem, is 46.8°F (8.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 36.1°F (2.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Bethlehem?

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

How much does it rain in Bethlehem in December?

In Bethlehem, in December, during 8.6 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Bethlehem?

In Bethlehem, Maryland, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bethlehem?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Bethlehem is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Bethlehem?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bethlehem have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Bethlehem, Maryland, is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Bethlehem?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Bethlehem?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Bethlehem is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bethlehem, MD

Average temperature in December - Bethlehem, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Bethlehem, MD

Average pressure in December - Bethlehem, 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
Bethlehem, MD

Average wind speed in December - Bethlehem, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Bethlehem, MD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Bethlehem, MD

Average rainfall in December - Bethlehem, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in December
Bethlehem, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Bethlehem, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Bethlehem, MD

Average snowfall in December - Bethlehem, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Bethlehem, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Bethlehem, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3 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
Bethlehem, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bethlehem, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Bethlehem, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Bethlehem, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13 days).

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Average UV index in December
Bethlehem, MD

Average UV index in December - Bethlehem, 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
Bethlehem, MD

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

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

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Average visibility in December
Bethlehem, MD

Average visibility in December - Bethlehem, 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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