December weather forecast
Fairoaks, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fairoaks, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

December implies a soft temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). During December, Fairoaks's temperature averages to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Fairoaks, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Fairoaks, there are 156.2 rainfall days, and 31.34" (796mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fairoaks, Maryland, are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fairoaks, during the entire year, snow falls for 14 days and aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fairoaks.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, in Fairoaks, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fairoaks. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. 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 Fairoaks in December?

During December, Fairoaks experiences an average high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and a low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fairoaks?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Fairoaks?

In Fairoaks, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Fairoaks?

In Fairoaks, Maryland, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fairoaks?

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

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Fairoaks?

On the first day of December in Fairoaks, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Fairoaks?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Fairoaks, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairoaks have in December?

In Fairoaks, Maryland, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Fairoaks?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Fairoaks?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Fairoaks, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fairoaks, MD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fairoaks, MD

Average pressure in December - Fairoaks, 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
Fairoaks, MD

Average wind speed in December - Fairoaks, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fairoaks, MD

Average humidity in December - Fairoaks, 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
Fairoaks, MD

Average rainfall in December - Fairoaks, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fairoaks, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Fairoaks, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fairoaks, MD

Average snowfall in December - Fairoaks, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fairoaks, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Fairoaks, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Fairoaks, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fairoaks, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fairoaks, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Fairoaks, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fairoaks, MD

Average UV index in December - Fairoaks, 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
Fairoaks, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Fairoaks, 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
Fairoaks, MD

Average visibility in December - Fairoaks, 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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