December weather forecastLaurian, MD

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Laurian, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.5°F (2.5°C) and max 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C) to a chilly 46.4°F (8°C). Laurian's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Laurian, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.3 days and collects up to 15.83" (402mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Laurian, in December, during 1.6 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 9.4 snowfall days, and 1.97" (50mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Laurian, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Laurian, is 46.4°F (8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 36.5°F (2.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

In Laurian, in December, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Laurian, in December, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

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

In Laurian, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

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

In Laurian, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Laurian, MD

  • Average high temperature in December: 46.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Laurian, MD

  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Laurian, MD

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Laurian, MD

  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Laurian, MD

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Laurian, MD

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Laurian, MD

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Laurian, MD

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.9 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
Laurian, MD

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min

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 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
Laurian, MD

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Laurian, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Laurian, MD

  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Laurian, 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).