December weather forecast
Gwynn Oak, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gwynn Oak, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

Gwynn Oak's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). During the month of December, the temperature in Gwynn Oak, Maryland, generally drops to a low average of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Gwynn Oak is 76%.

Rainfall

In Gwynn Oak, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gwynn Oak, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.6 days and collects up to 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Gwynn Oak, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Gwynn Oak, Maryland, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.7 days and aggregates up to 8.54" (217mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gwynn Oak.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Gwynn Oak during December?

Gwynn Oak in December has an average high-temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gwynn Oak?

In Gwynn Oak, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in Gwynn Oak in December?

In Gwynn Oak, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Gwynn Oak in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gwynn Oak?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gwynn Oak, Maryland.

How many hours of daylight does Gwynn Oak have in December?

The average day length in December in Gwynn Oak is 9h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Gwynn Oak?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Gwynn Oak, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Gwynn Oak?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Gwynn Oak?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Gwynn Oak?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gwynn Oak, MD

Average temperature in December - Gwynn Oak, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Gwynn Oak, MD

Average pressure in December - Gwynn Oak, 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
Gwynn Oak, MD

Average wind speed in December - Gwynn Oak, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Gwynn Oak, MD

Average humidity in December - Gwynn Oak, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gwynn Oak, MD

Average rainfall in December - Gwynn Oak, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gwynn Oak, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Gwynn Oak, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Gwynn Oak, MD

Average snowfall in December - Gwynn Oak, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Gwynn Oak, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Gwynn Oak, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gwynn Oak, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gwynn Oak, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gwynn Oak, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Gwynn Oak, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Gwynn Oak, MD

Average UV index in December - Gwynn Oak, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Gwynn Oak, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Gwynn Oak, 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 30).

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Average visibility in December
Gwynn Oak, MD

Average visibility in December - Gwynn Oak, 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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