December weather forecastPatriots Choice, MD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Patriots Choice, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and an average low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).Temperature
December ushers in a minor alteration in Patriots Choice's climate, with the average high-temperature moving from November's cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) to a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C). During December, Patriots Choice's temperature averages to a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C) at night.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.3 rainfall days, and 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Patriots Choice, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Patriots Choice, during the entire year, snow falls for 16 days and aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Patriots Choice, the average sunshine in December is 5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Patriots Choice are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Patriots Choice, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).
Average pressure in December
Patriots Choice, 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
Patriots Choice, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Patriots Choice, MD
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April, July and November (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Patriots Choice, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.79").
Average rainfall days in December
Patriots Choice, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Patriots Choice, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Patriots Choice, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 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
Patriots Choice, MD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Patriots Choice, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Patriots Choice, 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
Patriots Choice, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Patriots Choice, MD
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
