December weather forecast
Cedar Hills, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Cedar Hills, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). In December, the recorded average low-temperature is a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

In Cedar Hills, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Cedar Hills, Maryland, in December, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cedar Hills, Maryland, there are 164.7 rainfall days, and 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Cedar Hills, during December, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow. In Cedar Hills, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.6 days and aggregates up to 14.65" (372mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Cedar Hills, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Cedar Hills, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Cedar Hills are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
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 most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Cedar Hills in December?

In December, in Cedar Hills, the average high-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cedar Hills?

In December, the average relative humidity in Cedar Hills is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Cedar Hills?

In December, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Cedar Hills?

In Cedar Hills, Maryland, in December, during 5.2 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cedar Hills?

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

How many hours of daylight does Cedar Hills have in December?

In December, the average day length in Cedar Hills, Maryland, is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Cedar Hills?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cedar Hills, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Cedar Hills?

In Cedar Hills, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Cedar Hills?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Cedar Hills?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Cedar Hills is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cedar Hills, MD

Average temperature in December - Cedar Hills, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Cedar Hills, MD

Average pressure in December - Cedar Hills, 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
Cedar Hills, MD

Average wind speed in December - Cedar Hills, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Cedar Hills, MD

Average humidity in December - Cedar Hills, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cedar Hills, MD

Average rainfall in December - Cedar Hills, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cedar Hills, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Cedar Hills, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Cedar Hills, MD

Average snowfall in December - Cedar Hills, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cedar Hills, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Cedar Hills, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cedar Hills, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cedar Hills, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cedar Hills, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Cedar Hills, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cedar Hills, MD

Average UV index in December - Cedar Hills, MD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (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
Cedar Hills, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Cedar Hills, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Cedar Hills, MD

Average visibility in December - Cedar Hills, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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