December weather forecast
Chartwood, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Chartwood, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

Chartwood in December experiences a gentle temperature dip, with average high-temperatures reducing from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). Chartwood experiences a mean low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Chartwood is 75%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Chartwood, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Chartwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 14 days and aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Chartwood in December?

In Chartwood, 45.5°F (7.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.7°F (1.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Chartwood?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Chartwood?

In Chartwood, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Chartwood in December?

In December, in Chartwood, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Chartwood?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Chartwood?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Chartwood?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Chartwood, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Chartwood have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Chartwood, Maryland, is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Chartwood?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Chartwood?

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

Average temperature in December - Chartwood, 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
Chartwood, MD

Average pressure in December - Chartwood, 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
Chartwood, MD

Average wind speed in December - Chartwood, 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
Chartwood, MD

Average humidity in December - Chartwood, 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
Chartwood, MD

Average rainfall in December - Chartwood, 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
Chartwood, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Chartwood, 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
Chartwood, MD

Average snowfall in December - Chartwood, 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
Chartwood, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Chartwood, 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
Chartwood, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chartwood, 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
Chartwood, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Chartwood, 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
Chartwood, MD

Average UV index in December - Chartwood, 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
Chartwood, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Chartwood, 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
Chartwood, MD

Average visibility in December - Chartwood, 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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