December weather forecastFort Howard, MD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Fort Howard, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.5°F (1.4°C) and max 45.1°F (7.3°C).Temperature
December is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). Throughout December, Fort Howard anticipates an average low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Fort Howard, during December, the rain falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 85.1 rainfall days, and 7.01" (178mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Fort Howard, in December, during 1 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fort Howard, there are 6.9 snowfall days, and 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Fort Howard is December, 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 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.
Sunshine
February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Fort Howard, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°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).
Average pressure in December
Fort Howard, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Fort Howard, 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).
Average humidity in December
Fort Howard, MD
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Fort Howard, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Fort Howard, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fort Howard, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fort Howard, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 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
Fort Howard, MD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fort Howard, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Fort Howard, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Fort Howard, 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 29).
Average visibility in December
Fort Howard, 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).
