December weather forecastCheltenham, MD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Cheltenham, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).Temperature
The start of December involves a subtle temperature drop, shifting from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C). During the month of December, the temperature falls to an average of 34.7°F (1.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Cheltenham is 76%.Rainfall
In Cheltenham, in December, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cheltenham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.8 days and collects up to 32.87" (835mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cheltenham, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.1 days and aggregates up to 8.5" (216mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Cheltenham is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Cheltenham, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Cheltenham, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Cheltenham, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Cheltenham, MD
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and April (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Cheltenham, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").
Average rainfall days in December
Cheltenham, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Cheltenham, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 1.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Cheltenham, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cheltenham, MD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Cheltenham, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Cheltenham, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Cheltenham, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Cheltenham, 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).
