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
The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C). In Hagerstown, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to a freezing cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C).Humidity
In Hagerstown, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In Hagerstown, in December, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hagerstown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.7 days and collects up to 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Hagerstown, in December, during 5.2 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.6 snowfall days, and 14.65" (372mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Hagerstown, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Hagerstown, 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
Hagerstown, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Hagerstown, MD
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Hagerstown, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.97").
Average rainfall days in December
Hagerstown, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hagerstown, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 2.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hagerstown, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hagerstown, MD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hagerstown, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Hagerstown, MD
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Hagerstown, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are January, February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Hagerstown, MD
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, September and October (5mi).