December weather forecast
North Laurel, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in North Laurel, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 33.3°F (0.7°C) and an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). An average nighttime temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C) is observed during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In North Laurel, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. In North Laurel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.5 days and collects up to 30.12" (765mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In North Laurel, Maryland, in December, during 2.2 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In North Laurel, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.6 days and aggregates up to 6.54" (166mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
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 in North Laurel, Maryland, is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in North Laurel are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in North Laurel?

The high-temperature, in December, in North Laurel, is 45.3°F (7.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 33.3°F (0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in North Laurel?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in North Laurel in December?

In North Laurel, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in North Laurel in December?

In North Laurel, during December, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in North Laurel?

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

How many hours of daylight does North Laurel have in December?

In December, the average day length in North Laurel, Maryland, is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in North Laurel?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in North Laurel, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in North Laurel?

In North Laurel, Maryland, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in North Laurel?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in North Laurel, Maryland.

How high is the UV index in December in North Laurel?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
North Laurel, MD

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).

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Average pressure in December
North Laurel, MD

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).

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Average wind speed in December
North Laurel, MD

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).

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Average humidity in December
North Laurel, MD

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
North Laurel, MD

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
North Laurel, MD

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).

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Average snowfall in December
North Laurel, MD

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
North Laurel, MD

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
North Laurel, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Laurel, 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
North Laurel, MD

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).

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Average UV index in December
North Laurel, MD

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
North Laurel, MD

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).

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Average visibility in December
North Laurel, MD

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).

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