December weather forecast
Hyattsville, MD

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Weather in December

December ushers in the winter season in Hyattsville, making it one of the coldest months of the year. The temperatures drop substantially compared to November, creating a wintry mood. Snowfall begins, albeit slowly at 0.67" (17mm). Outdoor festivities get a boost with prolonged daylight hours and less rainfall compared to November. By the end of December, the city is ready to ring in the new year ensnared in a winter chill.

Temperature

Hyattsville's December weather shows a modest shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). During December, Hyattsville's temperature averages to a wintry 34.3°F (1.3°C) at night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Hyattsville are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In December, in Hyattsville, Maryland, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hyattsville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.9 days and collects up to 31.14" (791mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April and December are months with snowfall in Hyattsville. December is the first month it typically snows in Hyattsville. Throughout December, in the average 2.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Hyattsville, there are 13.5 snowfall days, and 7.2" (183mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Hyattsville 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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Hyattsville in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Hyattsville, Maryland, during December are 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Hyattsville?

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months in Hyattsville, Maryland.

What is the average humidity in December in Hyattsville?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Hyattsville?

In Hyattsville, during December, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Hyattsville?

December is the first month it typically snows in Hyattsville, Maryland. Throughout December, in the average 2.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hyattsville?

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

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hyattsville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hyattsville?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Hyattsville, Maryland, is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hyattsville?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Hyattsville?

In Hyattsville, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Hyattsville, MD

Average temperature in December - Hyattsville, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hyattsville, MD

Average pressure in December - Hyattsville, 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
Hyattsville, MD

Average wind speed in December - Hyattsville, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hyattsville, MD

Average humidity in December - Hyattsville, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hyattsville, MD

Average rainfall in December - Hyattsville, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hyattsville, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Hyattsville, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hyattsville, MD

Average snowfall in December - Hyattsville, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

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

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Average snowfall days in December
Hyattsville, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Hyattsville, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.1 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
Hyattsville, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hyattsville, 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hyattsville, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Hyattsville, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hyattsville, MD

Average UV index in December - Hyattsville, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Hyattsville, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Hyattsville, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Hyattsville, MD

Average visibility in December - Hyattsville, 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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