December weather forecast
Joyce Acres, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Joyce Acres, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.7°F (1.5°C) and max 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Nighttime temperature in Joyce Acres, Maryland, dips to a mean of 34.7°F (1.5°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Joyce Acres, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Joyce Acres, Maryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Joyce Acres, during December, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14 snowfall days, and 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Joyce Acres, 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 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Joyce Acres?

The high-temperature, in December, in Joyce Acres, is 45.5°F (7.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 34.7°F (1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Joyce Acres?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Joyce Acres?

In Joyce Acres, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Joyce Acres?

In December, in Joyce Acres, Maryland, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Joyce Acres?

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

How many hours of daylight does Joyce Acres have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Joyce Acres?

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 Joyce Acres, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Joyce Acres have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Joyce Acres, Maryland, is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Joyce Acres?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Joyce Acres?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Joyce Acres, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Joyce Acres, MD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Joyce Acres, MD

Average pressure in December - Joyce Acres, 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
Joyce Acres, MD

Average wind speed in December - Joyce Acres, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Joyce Acres, MD

Average humidity in December - Joyce Acres, 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
Joyce Acres, MD

Average rainfall in December - Joyce Acres, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Joyce Acres, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Joyce Acres, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Joyce Acres, MD

Average snowfall in December - Joyce Acres, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Joyce Acres, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Joyce Acres, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Joyce Acres, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Joyce Acres, 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 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Joyce Acres, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Joyce Acres, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Joyce Acres, MD

Average UV index in December - Joyce Acres, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Joyce Acres, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Joyce Acres, 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
Joyce Acres, MD

Average visibility in December - Joyce Acres, 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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