December weather forecastJessup, MD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Jessup, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average low of 33.3°F (0.7°C).Temperature
December ushers in a minor alteration in Jessup's climate, with the average high-temperature moving from November's cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). Jessup records an average nighttime low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C) throughout December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Jessup, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.5 days and collects up to 30.12" (765mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated. In Jessup, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.6 days and aggregates up to 6.54" (166mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Jessup, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Jessup, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).
Average pressure in December
Jessup, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Jessup, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Jessup, MD
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Jessup, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").
Average rainfall days in December
Jessup, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Jessup, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Jessup, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Jessup, MD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 12min
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 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Jessup, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Jessup, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Jessup, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Jessup, 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).
