December weather forecastMorningside, MD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Morningside, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.7°F (1.5°C) and max 45.7°F (7.6°C).Temperature
December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C). During December, Morningside observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C).Humidity
In Morningside, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Morningside, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.8 rainfall days, and 32.87" (835mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Morningside, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Morningside, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.1 days and aggregates up to 8.5" (216mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.UV index
January, 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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Morningside, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Morningside, 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
Morningside, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Morningside, MD
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and April (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Morningside, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").
Average rainfall days in December
Morningside, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Morningside, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 1.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Morningside, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Morningside, 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: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Morningside, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Morningside, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Morningside, 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).
Average visibility in December
Morningside, 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).
