December weather forecast
Friendship, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Friendship, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.5°F (2.5°C) and max 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

Friendship, Maryland, experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C) in November to a chilly 46.4°F (8°C). During the nights in December, Friendship observes an average low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132.3 rainfall days, and 15.83" (402mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Friendship. In Friendship, in December, during 1.6 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Friendship, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.4 days and aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Friendship.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, in Friendship, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Friendship?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Friendship, is 46.4°F (8°C), while the average low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Friendship?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Friendship?

In December, in Friendship, Maryland, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Friendship in December?

In Friendship, Maryland, during December, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Friendship?

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

How many hours of daylight does Friendship have in December?

In Friendship, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Friendship?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Friendship, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Friendship have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Friendship, Maryland, is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Friendship?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Friendship?

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

Average temperature in December - Friendship, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.4°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 (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Friendship, MD

Average pressure in December - Friendship, 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
Friendship, MD

Average wind speed in December - Friendship, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Friendship, MD

Average humidity in December - Friendship, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Friendship, MD

Average rainfall in December - Friendship, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Friendship, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Friendship, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Friendship, MD

Average snowfall in December - Friendship, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
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
Friendship, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Friendship, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.9 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
Friendship, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Friendship, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Friendship, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Friendship, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Friendship, MD

Average UV index in December - Friendship, 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
Friendship, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Friendship, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Friendship, MD

Average visibility in December - Friendship, 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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