December weather forecast
Burtonsville, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Burtonsville, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

December signals a slight drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). During December, Burtonsville experiences an average low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) at night.

Humidity

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months in Burtonsville.

Rainfall

In Burtonsville, in December, during 9.9 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.7 rainfall days, and 31.42" (798mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Burtonsville. In Burtonsville, Maryland, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Burtonsville, there are 17.8 snowfall days, and 9.21" (234mm) 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, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Burtonsville. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Burtonsville?

In Burtonsville, 45.3°F (7.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 33.1°F (0.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Burtonsville?

The months with the highest humidity are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December in Burtonsville?

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

How much does it rain in Burtonsville in December?

In Burtonsville, during December, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Burtonsville in December?

In Burtonsville, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Burtonsville?

The month with the shortest days in Burtonsville, Maryland, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Burtonsville have in December?

The average day length in December in Burtonsville is 9h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Burtonsville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Burtonsville have in December?

In Burtonsville, Maryland, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Burtonsville?

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

Average temperature in December - Burtonsville, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Burtonsville, MD

Average pressure in December - Burtonsville, 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 - Burtonsville, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Burtonsville, MD

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Burtonsville, MD

Average rainfall in December - Burtonsville, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Burtonsville, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Burtonsville, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Burtonsville, MD

Average snowfall in December - Burtonsville, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Burtonsville, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 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
Burtonsville, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Burtonsville, 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
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Average sunshine days in December - Burtonsville, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Burtonsville, MD

Average UV index in December - Burtonsville, 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
Burtonsville, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Burtonsville, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Burtonsville, 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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