December weather forecast
Centennial Homestead, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Centennial Homestead, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and an average high of 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a slight temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). Centennial Homestead experiences a steady low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In Centennial Homestead, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Centennial Homestead, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Centennial Homestead, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.1 days and collects up to 31.54" (801mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Centennial Homestead, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Centennial Homestead, Maryland, there are 21.2 snowfall days, and 10.55" (268mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Centennial Homestead is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Centennial Homestead are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Centennial Homestead?

The high-temperature, in December, in Centennial Homestead, records 43.3°F (6.3°C), while the low-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Centennial Homestead?

In Centennial Homestead, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in Centennial Homestead in December?

In Centennial Homestead, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Centennial Homestead?

In Centennial Homestead, Maryland, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Centennial Homestead?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Centennial Homestead?

In Centennial Homestead, Maryland, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Centennial Homestead?

On the first day of December in Centennial Homestead, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Centennial Homestead?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Centennial Homestead?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Centennial Homestead?

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

Average temperature in December - Centennial Homestead, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Centennial Homestead, MD

Average pressure in December - Centennial Homestead, 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
Centennial Homestead, MD

Average wind speed in December - Centennial Homestead, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Centennial Homestead, MD

Average humidity in December - Centennial Homestead, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April, July and November (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Centennial Homestead, MD

Average rainfall in December - Centennial Homestead, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Centennial Homestead, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Centennial Homestead, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Centennial Homestead, MD

Average snowfall in December - Centennial Homestead, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Centennial Homestead, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Centennial Homestead, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 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
Centennial Homestead, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Centennial Homestead, 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
Centennial Homestead, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Centennial Homestead, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Centennial Homestead, MD

Average UV index in December - Centennial Homestead, 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
Centennial Homestead, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Centennial Homestead, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Centennial Homestead, MD

Average visibility in December - Centennial Homestead, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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