December weather forecastGlen Echo, MD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Glen Echo, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.1°F (0.6°C) and max 45.3°F (7.4°C).Temperature
A mild shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). The low-temperature average for Glen Echo during December stands at an icy 33.1°F (0.6°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 76%, December is the most humid month.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.9 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Glen Echo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.3 days and collects up to 28.66" (728mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Glen Echo, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Glen Echo, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.7 days and aggregates up to 8.39" (213mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.
Sunshine
January, February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Glen Echo.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Glen Echo, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).
Average pressure in December
Glen Echo, 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 (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Glen Echo, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Glen Echo, MD
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Glen Echo, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").
Average rainfall days in December
Glen Echo, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Glen Echo, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Glen Echo, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 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
Glen Echo, 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 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Glen Echo, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Glen Echo, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Glen Echo, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Glen Echo, MD
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
