December weather forecast
College Heights, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in College Heights, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). In December, College Heights encounters an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) during the night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In College Heights, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in College Heights, Maryland, there are 157.9 rainfall days, and 31.14" (791mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in College Heights. Throughout December, in the average 2.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow. In College Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.5 days and aggregates up to 7.2" (183mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In College Heights, Maryland, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January 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 maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for College Heights in December?

In College Heights, 45.5°F (7.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.3°F (1.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months in College Heights?

The months with the highest humidity in College Heights are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December in College Heights?

The average relative humidity in December in College Heights, Maryland, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in College Heights?

In College Heights, in December, during 9.8 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in College Heights?

December is the first month it typically snows in College Heights, Maryland. Throughout December, in the average 2.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in College Heights?

December has the shortest days of the year in College Heights, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does College Heights have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in College Heights?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in College Heights?

In December, the average sunshine duration in College Heights is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in College Heights?

The months with the lowest UV index in College Heights, Maryland, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in College Heights?

In College Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
College Heights, MD

Average temperature in December - College Heights, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
College Heights, MD

Average pressure in December - College Heights, 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
College Heights, MD

Average wind speed in December - College Heights, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
College Heights, MD

Average humidity in December - College Heights, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
College Heights, MD

Average rainfall in December - College Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
College Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in December - College Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
College Heights, MD

Average snowfall in December - College Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
College Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in December - College Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.1 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
College Heights, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - College Heights, 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 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
College Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in December - College Heights, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
College Heights, MD

Average UV index in December - College Heights, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
College Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in December - College Heights, 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
College Heights, MD

Average visibility in December - College Heights, 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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