December weather forecast
Chateau Ridge, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Chateau Ridge, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

A modest decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). During December, the average low-temperature in Chateau Ridge is a cold 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Chateau Ridge, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Chateau Ridge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.3 days and collects up to 30.31" (770mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Chateau Ridge, Maryland, are January through March, November and December. In Chateau Ridge, in December, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Chateau Ridge, there are 15.9 snowfall days, and 8.7" (221mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Chateau Ridge is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Chateau Ridge, sunrise is at 7:08 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

In Chateau Ridge, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Chateau Ridge are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Chateau Ridge in December?

During December, Chateau Ridge experiences an average high-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and a low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Chateau Ridge?

In December, the average relative humidity in Chateau Ridge, Maryland, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Chateau Ridge in December?

In Chateau Ridge, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Chateau Ridge in December?

In December, in Chateau Ridge, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Chateau Ridge?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Chateau Ridge?

The average day length in December in Chateau Ridge, Maryland, is 9h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Chateau Ridge?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 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 Chateau Ridge?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Chateau Ridge?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Chateau Ridge?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Chateau Ridge, MD

Average temperature in December - Chateau Ridge, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Chateau Ridge, MD

Average pressure in December - Chateau Ridge, 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
Chateau Ridge, MD

Average wind speed in December - Chateau Ridge, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Chateau Ridge, MD

Average humidity in December - Chateau Ridge, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Chateau Ridge, MD

Average rainfall in December - Chateau Ridge, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Chateau Ridge, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Chateau Ridge, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Chateau Ridge, MD

Average snowfall in December - Chateau Ridge, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Chateau Ridge, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Chateau Ridge, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 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
Chateau Ridge, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chateau Ridge, 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 months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Chateau Ridge, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Chateau Ridge, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

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Average UV index in December
Chateau Ridge, MD

Average UV index in December - Chateau Ridge, 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
Chateau Ridge, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Chateau Ridge, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Chateau Ridge, MD

Average visibility in December - Chateau Ridge, 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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