December weather forecastNorth Laurel, MD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in North Laurel, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C).Temperature
The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). An average low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C) is noted in North Laurel during the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.5 rainfall days, and 30.12" (765mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In North Laurel, in December, during 2.2 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 13.6 snowfall days, and 6.54" (166mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine 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 health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
North Laurel, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).
Average pressure in December
North Laurel, 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
North Laurel, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
North Laurel, MD
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in December
North Laurel, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").
Average rainfall days in December
North Laurel, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
North Laurel, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
North Laurel, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
North Laurel, 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 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
North Laurel, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.9 days).
Average UV index in December
North Laurel, 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
North Laurel, 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
North Laurel, 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).
