December weather forecast
Dellwood, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Dellwood, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 46°F (7.8°C) and min 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

December indicates a minor shift in the average high-temperature, from November's cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). During the month of December, Dellwood anticipates a mean low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Dellwood, Maryland, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. In Dellwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.4 days and collects up to 10.47" (266mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Dellwood, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, in Dellwood, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Dellwood, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Dellwood in December?

During December, Dellwood experiences an average high-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) and a low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dellwood?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Dellwood?

In December, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Dellwood in December?

In Dellwood, Maryland, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dellwood?

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

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Dellwood?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dellwood have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Dellwood?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Dellwood?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dellwood, MD

Average temperature in December - Dellwood, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dellwood, MD

Average pressure in December - Dellwood, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Dellwood, MD

Average wind speed in December - Dellwood, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dellwood, MD

Average humidity in December - Dellwood, 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
Dellwood, MD

Average rainfall in December - Dellwood, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dellwood, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Dellwood, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dellwood, MD

Average snowfall in December - Dellwood, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
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
Dellwood, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Dellwood, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Dellwood, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dellwood, 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 month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dellwood, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Dellwood, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dellwood, MD

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Dellwood, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Dellwood, 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
Dellwood, MD

Average visibility in December - Dellwood, 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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