December weather forecast
Fairmount Heights, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fairmount Heights, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

Fairmount Heights's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature in Fairmount Heights records at a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Humidity

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months in Fairmount Heights, Maryland.

Rainfall

In Fairmount Heights, during December, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. In Fairmount Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.9 days and collects up to 31.14" (791mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fairmount Heights, Maryland, are January through April and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Fairmount Heights. Throughout December, in the average 2.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fairmount Heights, there are 13.5 snowfall days, and 7.2" (183mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fairmount Heights, Maryland.
On the first day of December in Fairmount Heights, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Fairmount Heights?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Fairmount Heights, is 45.5°F (7.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Fairmount Heights?

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months in Fairmount Heights.

What is the average humidity in December in Fairmount Heights?

In Fairmount Heights, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

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

In December, in Fairmount Heights, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Fairmount Heights?

December is the first month it typically snows in Fairmount Heights. 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 Fairmount Heights?

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

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

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

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairmount Heights have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Fairmount Heights?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Fairmount Heights?

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

Average temperature in December - Fairmount 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
Fairmount Heights, MD

Average pressure in December - Fairmount 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
Fairmount Heights, MD

Average wind speed in December - Fairmount 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
Fairmount Heights, MD

Average humidity in December - Fairmount 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
Fairmount Heights, MD

Average rainfall in December - Fairmount 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
Fairmount Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Fairmount 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
Fairmount Heights, MD

Average snowfall in December - Fairmount 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
Fairmount Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Fairmount 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
Fairmount Heights, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fairmount 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
Fairmount Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Fairmount 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
Fairmount Heights, MD

Average UV index in December - Fairmount 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
Fairmount Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Fairmount 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
Fairmount Heights, MD

Average visibility in December - Fairmount 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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