December weather forecast
Colony Ridge, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Colony Ridge, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.5°F (7.5°C) and min 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a minor change in the average high-temperature, shifting from a fresh 53.6°F (12°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). In the month of December, Colony Ridge records a consistent average low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Colony Ridge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.2 days and collects up to 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Colony Ridge, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.9 snowfall days, and 5.75" (146mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In Colony Ridge, 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Colony Ridge?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Colony Ridge, is 45.5°F (7.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 34.5°F (1.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Colony Ridge?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Colony Ridge?

In Colony Ridge, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Colony Ridge?

In Colony Ridge, Maryland, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

The month with the shortest days in Colony Ridge is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Colony Ridge have in December?

In December, the average day length in Colony Ridge, Maryland, is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Colony Ridge?

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 Colony Ridge, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Colony Ridge?

The average sunshine duration in December in Colony Ridge is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Colony Ridge?

January, 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 Colony Ridge?

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

Average temperature in December - Colony Ridge, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Colony Ridge, MD

Average pressure in December - Colony 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
Colony Ridge, MD

Average wind speed in December - Colony Ridge, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Colony Ridge, MD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and July (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Colony Ridge, MD

Average rainfall in December - Colony Ridge, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in December
Colony Ridge, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Colony Ridge, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

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

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Average snowfall in December
Colony Ridge, MD

Average snowfall in December - Colony Ridge, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
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
Colony Ridge, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Colony Ridge, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Colony Ridge, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Colony 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Colony Ridge, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Colony Ridge, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Colony Ridge, MD

Average UV index in December - Colony 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Colony Ridge, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Colony Ridge, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Colony Ridge, MD

Average visibility in December - Colony 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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