December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kirk Woods, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a wintry 41°F (5°C). In Kirk Woods, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to a subzero cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Humidity

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Kirk Woods, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kirk Woods, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.9 days and collects up to 26.1" (663mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Kirk Woods, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.85" (47mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Kirk Woods, there are 25.1 snowfall days, and 13.31" (338mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, in Kirk Woods, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Kirk Woods, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kirk Woods 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Kirk Woods?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 41°F (5°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Kirk Woods?

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December in Kirk Woods?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in Kirk Woods in December?

In December, in Kirk Woods, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Kirk Woods?

In Kirk Woods, Maryland, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kirk Woods?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Kirk Woods have in December?

In Kirk Woods, the average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Kirk Woods?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Kirk Woods?

In Kirk Woods, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Kirk Woods?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Kirk Woods?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Kirk Woods, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Kirk Woods, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Kirk Woods, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Kirk Woods, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Kirk Woods, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Kirk Woods, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Kirk Woods, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Kirk Woods, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Kirk Woods, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kirk Woods, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Kirk Woods, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Kirk Woods, MD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Kirk Woods, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Kirk Woods, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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