December weather forecast
Oak Lea, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Oak Lea, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

Transition into December subtly marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moderately moving from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). An average temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Oak Lea is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, in Oak Lea, Maryland, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Oak Lea, there are 159.3 rainfall days, and 30.31" (770mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Oak Lea, during December, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Oak Lea, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.9 days and aggregates up to 8.7" (221mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Oak Lea, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Oak Lea 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 in Oak Lea. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Oak Lea during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Oak Lea, is 44.2°F (6.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32.9°F (0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', '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 Oak Lea?

In Oak Lea, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Oak Lea?

In Oak Lea, Maryland, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Oak Lea in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Oak Lea?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Oak Lea?

In December, the average day length in Oak Lea is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Oak Lea?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Oak Lea?

In Oak Lea, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Oak Lea?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Oak Lea?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Oak Lea is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Oak Lea, MD

Average temperature in December - Oak Lea, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Oak Lea, MD

Average pressure in December - Oak Lea, 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
Oak Lea, MD

Average wind speed in December - Oak Lea, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Oak Lea, MD

Average humidity in December - Oak Lea, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Oak Lea, MD

Average rainfall in December - Oak Lea, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Oak Lea, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Oak Lea, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

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

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Average snowfall in December
Oak Lea, MD

Average snowfall in December - Oak Lea, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
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
Oak Lea, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Oak Lea, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Oak Lea, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oak Lea, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Oak Lea, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Oak Lea, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

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Average UV index in December
Oak Lea, MD

Average UV index in December - Oak Lea, 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
Oak Lea, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Oak Lea, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Oak Lea, MD

Average visibility in December - Oak Lea, 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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