December weather forecastPatuxent Hills, MD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Patuxent Hills, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).Temperature
Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). During the month of December, Patuxent Hills anticipates a mean low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C).Humidity
In Patuxent Hills, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.3 rainfall days, and 30.31" (770mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Patuxent Hills, in December, during 2.9 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15.9 snowfall days, and 8.7" (221mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Patuxent Hills, 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).
Average pressure in December
Patuxent Hills, 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
Patuxent Hills, 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).
Average humidity in December
Patuxent Hills, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Patuxent Hills, 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").
Average rainfall days in December
Patuxent Hills, 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).
Average snowfall in December
Patuxent Hills, 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").
Average snowfall days in December
Patuxent Hills, 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Patuxent Hills, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Patuxent Hills, 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).
Average UV index in December
Patuxent Hills, 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
Patuxent Hills, 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).
Average visibility in December
Patuxent Hills, 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).
