December weather forecastElk Mills, MD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Elk Mills, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.2°F (6.2°C) and min 31.3°F (-0.4°C).Temperature
With the onset of December, Elk Mills's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) in December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Elk Mills, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. In Elk Mills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.4 days and collects up to 16.3" (414mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Elk Mills, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated. In Elk Mills, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.2 days and aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Elk Mills, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Elk Mills, MD
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"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).
Average wind speed in December
Elk Mills, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Elk Mills, MD
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Elk Mills, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").
Average rainfall days in December
Elk Mills, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elk Mills, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.59"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elk Mills, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Elk Mills, MD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elk Mills, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Elk Mills, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Elk Mills, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and May (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Elk Mills, MD
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, August and September (5mi).
