December weather forecast
Braddock Heights, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Braddock Heights, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 43°F (6.1°C).

Temperature

December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cool 52°F (11.1°C) in November to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C). During the nights in December, Braddock Heights experiences a consistent average temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Braddock Heights, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Braddock Heights, there are 156 rainfall days, and 30.87" (784mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Braddock Heights are January through May, October through December. In Braddock Heights, during December, snow falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow. In Braddock Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.1 days and aggregates up to 13.39" (340mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Braddock Heights, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Braddock Heights, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Braddock Heights, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Braddock Heights, Maryland, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. 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. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Braddock Heights?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Braddock Heights, is 43°F (6.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What are the most humid months in Braddock Heights?

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Braddock Heights.

What is the average humidity in December in Braddock Heights?

In Braddock Heights, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Braddock Heights?

In Braddock Heights, Maryland, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Braddock Heights?

In Braddock Heights, during December, snow falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Braddock Heights?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Braddock Heights have in December?

The average day length in December in Braddock Heights, Maryland, is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Braddock Heights?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Braddock Heights have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Braddock Heights, Maryland, is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Braddock Heights?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Braddock Heights?

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

Average temperature in December - Braddock Heights, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 43°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 (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Braddock Heights, MD

Average pressure in December - Braddock Heights, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Braddock Heights, MD

Average wind speed in December - Braddock Heights, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Braddock Heights, MD

Average humidity in December - Braddock Heights, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Braddock Heights, MD

Average rainfall in December - Braddock Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Braddock Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Braddock Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Braddock Heights, MD

Average snowfall in December - Braddock Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Braddock Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Braddock Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Braddock Heights, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Braddock Heights, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Braddock Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Braddock Heights, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Braddock Heights, MD

Average UV index in December - Braddock Heights, 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
Braddock Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Braddock Heights, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Braddock Heights, MD

Average visibility in December - Braddock Heights, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, September, October and December (5mi).

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