Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
December
Weather in December
Temperature
With the onset of December, Glenn Dale's average high-temperature slightly adjusts, moderately receding from November's fresh 54°F (12.2°C) to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). During the month of December, Glenn Dale experiences a steady low-temperature average of 34.5°F (1.4°C).Humidity
In Glenn Dale, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Glenn Dale, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.7 rainfall days, and 31.81" (808mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Glenn Dale, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Glenn Dale, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.6 days and aggregates up to 6.73" (171mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Glenn Dale.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in December?
How much does it rain in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Glenn Dale?
What is the month with the shortest days?
How many hours of daylight does Glenn Dale have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
How long on average sun shines in December?
When is the lowest UV index?
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Average temperature in December
Glenn Dale, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).
Average pressure in December
Glenn Dale, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Glenn Dale, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Glenn Dale, 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 (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Glenn Dale, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").
Average rainfall days in December
Glenn Dale, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Glenn Dale, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Glenn Dale, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 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
Glenn Dale, 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).
Average sunshine days in December
Glenn Dale, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Glenn Dale, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Glenn Dale, 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).
Average visibility in December
Glenn Dale, 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).