December weather forecastBurkittsville, MD

December

Weather in December

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

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 52°F (11.1°C) in November to a chilly 43°F (6.1°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156 rainfall days, and 30.87" (784mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated. In Burkittsville, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.1 days and aggregates up to 13.39" (340mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In Burkittsville, 43°F (6.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 30.7°F (-0.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

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

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

In December, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, it is snowing for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

In Burkittsville, the average day length in December is 9h and 27min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Burkittsville, 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).

Average pressure in December
Burkittsville, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Burkittsville, 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).

Average humidity in December
Burkittsville, 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%).

Average rainfall in December
Burkittsville, 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").

Average rainfall days in December
Burkittsville, 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).

Average snowfall in December
Burkittsville, 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").

Average snowfall days in December
Burkittsville, 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).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Burkittsville, MD

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min

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 54min

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).

Average sunshine days in December
Burkittsville, 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).

Average UV index in December
Burkittsville, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Burkittsville, 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).

Average visibility in December
Burkittsville, 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).