December weather forecast
Harwood, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Harwood, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and an average high of 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

Harwood's weather subtly changes with the onset of December, barely falling from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C). In December, Harwood experiences an average nighttime temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

In Harwood, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Harwood, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.2 rainfall days, and 11.85" (301mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Harwood, in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Harwood, Maryland, during the entire year, snow falls for 8 days and aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Harwood, 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

February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Harwood are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Harwood?

In December, in Harwood, the average high-temperature is 46.4°F (8°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Harwood?

In December, the average relative humidity in Harwood, Maryland, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Harwood in December?

In Harwood, Maryland, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Harwood?

In Harwood, Maryland, in December, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Harwood?

December has the shortest days of the year in Harwood, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Harwood?

The average day length in December in Harwood, Maryland, is 9h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Harwood?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Harwood, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Harwood?

The months with the least sunshine in Harwood, Maryland, are February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Harwood?

In Harwood, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Harwood?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Harwood?

In Harwood, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Harwood, MD

Average temperature in December - Harwood, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.4°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 (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

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Average pressure in December
Harwood, MD

Average pressure in December - Harwood, 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
Harwood, MD

Average wind speed in December - Harwood, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Harwood, MD

Average humidity in December - Harwood, 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 and November (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Harwood, MD

Average rainfall in December - Harwood, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in December
Harwood, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Harwood, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Harwood, MD

Average snowfall in December - Harwood, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
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
Harwood, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Harwood, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Harwood, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Harwood, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Harwood, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Harwood, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Harwood, MD

Average UV index in December - Harwood, 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
Harwood, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Harwood, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Harwood, MD

Average visibility in December - Harwood, 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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