December weather forecast
Harkness Creek Park, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Harkness Creek Park, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and an average high of 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

In Harkness Creek Park, the average high-temperature in December slightly decreases from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). Throughout December, Harkness Creek Park witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

In Harkness Creek Park, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Harkness Creek Park, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Harkness Creek Park, there are 120.4 rainfall days, and 10.47" (266mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Harkness Creek Park, Maryland, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Harkness Creek Park is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Harkness Creek Park in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Harkness Creek Park, is 46°F (7.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Harkness Creek Park?

In December, the average relative humidity in Harkness Creek Park, Maryland, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Harkness Creek Park in December?

In Harkness Creek Park, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Harkness Creek Park in December?

In December, in Harkness Creek Park, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Harkness Creek Park?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Harkness Creek Park?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Harkness Creek Park?

On the first day of December in Harkness Creek Park, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Harkness Creek Park have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Harkness Creek Park?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Harkness Creek Park?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Harkness Creek Park, MD

Average temperature in December - Harkness Creek Park, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46°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 (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Harkness Creek Park, MD

Average pressure in December - Harkness Creek Park, 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
Harkness Creek Park, MD

Average wind speed in December - Harkness Creek Park, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Harkness Creek Park, MD

Average humidity in December - Harkness Creek Park, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Harkness Creek Park, MD

Average rainfall in December - Harkness Creek Park, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Harkness Creek Park, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Harkness Creek Park, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Harkness Creek Park, MD

Average snowfall in December - Harkness Creek Park, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
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
Harkness Creek Park, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Harkness Creek Park, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Harkness Creek Park, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Harkness Creek Park, 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
Harkness Creek Park, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Harkness Creek Park, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Harkness Creek Park, MD

Average UV index in December - Harkness Creek Park, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Harkness Creek Park, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Harkness Creek Park, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Harkness Creek Park, MD

Average visibility in December - Harkness Creek Park, 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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