December weather forecast
Briar Lea, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Briar Lea, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

December reveals a small adjustment in temperature, transitioning from an average high of a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). Briar Lea's average low-temperature during December nights is observed to be an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Briar Lea is 75%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Briar Lea are January through April, November and December. In December, in Briar Lea, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14 snowfall days, and 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Briar Lea, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Briar Lea, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Briar Lea is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Briar Lea in December?

During December, Briar Lea experiences an average high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and a low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Briar Lea?

In Briar Lea, Maryland, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Briar Lea?

In Briar Lea, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Briar Lea in December?

In Briar Lea, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Briar Lea?

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

How many hours of daylight does Briar Lea have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Briar Lea?

On the first day of December in Briar Lea, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Briar Lea have in December?

In Briar Lea, Maryland, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Briar Lea?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Briar Lea?

In Briar Lea, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Briar Lea, MD

Average temperature in December - Briar Lea, 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
Briar Lea, MD

Average pressure in December - Briar Lea, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Briar Lea, 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
Briar Lea, MD

Average humidity in December - Briar Lea, 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
Briar Lea, MD

Average rainfall in December - Briar Lea, 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
Briar Lea, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Briar Lea, 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
Briar Lea, MD

Average snowfall in December - Briar Lea, 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
Briar Lea, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Briar Lea, 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
Briar Lea, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Briar Lea, 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
Briar Lea, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Briar Lea, 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
Briar Lea, MD

Average UV index in December - Briar Lea, 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
Briar Lea, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Briar Lea, 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
Briar Lea, MD

Average visibility in December - Briar Lea, 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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