December weather forecast
Lions Gate, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lions Gate, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

In Lions Gate, the average high-temperature in December slightly decreases from a fresh 53.6°F (12°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Lions Gate experiences a mean low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C) during December.

Humidity

In Lions Gate, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Lions Gate, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lions Gate, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.2 days and collects up to 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Lions Gate. In Lions Gate, in December, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.9 snowfall days, and 5.75" (146mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Lions Gate, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Lions Gate are January, 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 the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Lions Gate in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and a low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lions Gate?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in Lions Gate in December?

In Lions Gate, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Lions Gate in December?

In Lions Gate, Maryland, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lions Gate?

The month with the shortest days in Lions Gate is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Lions Gate?

In December, the average day length in Lions Gate, Maryland, is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Lions Gate?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lions Gate have in December?

In Lions Gate, Maryland, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Lions Gate?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Lions Gate?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lions Gate, MD

Average temperature in December - Lions Gate, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°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 (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lions Gate, MD

Average pressure in December - Lions Gate, 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
Lions Gate, MD

Average wind speed in December - Lions Gate, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lions Gate, MD

Average humidity in December - Lions Gate, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and July (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lions Gate, MD

Average rainfall in December - Lions Gate, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lions Gate, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Lions Gate, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lions Gate, MD

Average snowfall in December - Lions Gate, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lions Gate, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Lions Gate, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lions Gate, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lions Gate, 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
Lions Gate, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Lions Gate, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lions Gate, MD

Average UV index in December - Lions Gate, 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
Lions Gate, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Lions Gate, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Lions Gate, MD

Average visibility in December - Lions Gate, 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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