December weather forecastMonumental, MD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Monumental, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.4°F (0.8°C) and max 44.8°F (7.1°C).Temperature
Monumental's weather subtly changes with the onset of December, barely falling from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C). Monumental's nighttime temperature in December drops to an average of 33.4°F (0.8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Monumental is 75%.Rainfall
In Monumental, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Monumental, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.5 days and collects up to 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 12.8 snowfall days, and 6.06" (154mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.UV index
January, February, November 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 threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Monumental, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 44.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Monumental, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Monumental, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Monumental, MD
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and November (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Monumental, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").
Average rainfall days in December
Monumental, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Monumental, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.63"
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").
Average snowfall days in December
Monumental, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 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
Monumental, MD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 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 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Monumental, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Monumental, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Monumental, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Monumental, 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).
