Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
As November transitions into December, La Plata sees a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 55°F (12.8°C) to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). In the month of December, an average of 34.5°F (1.4°C) marks the low-temperature.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In La Plata, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In La Plata, Maryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.4 days and collects up to 29.33" (745mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in La Plata. In La Plata, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow. In La Plata, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.5 days and aggregates up to 7.24" (184mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in La Plata.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, in La Plata, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.
Sunshine
February and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in La Plata.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in La Plata are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in La Plata in December?
What is the average humidity in December in La Plata?
How much does it rain in La Plata in December?
How much does it snow in La Plata in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in La Plata?
How many hours of daylight does La Plata have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in La Plata?
What is the month with the least sunshine in La Plata?
How many hours of sunshine does La Plata have in December?
When is the lowest UV index in La Plata?
What is the UV index intensity in December in La Plata?
Average temperature in December
La Plata, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 46.9°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 (41.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).
Average pressure in December
La Plata, 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).
Average wind speed in December
La Plata, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
La Plata, MD
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and April (73%).
Average rainfall in December
La Plata, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").
Average rainfall days in December
La Plata, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
La Plata, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 1.02"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
La Plata, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
La Plata, 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 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
La Plata, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).
Average UV index in December
La Plata, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
La Plata, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
La Plata, MD
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
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