Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Patuxent Palisades's weather in December involves a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down slightly from November's fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C). The low-temperature average for Patuxent Palisades during December stands at a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
In Patuxent Palisades, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Patuxent Palisades, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.2 days and collects up to 11.85" (301mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Patuxent Palisades. In Patuxent Palisades, during December, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Patuxent Palisades, there are 8 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, in Patuxent Palisades, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Patuxent Palisades. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Frequently asked questions
What are December temperatures in Patuxent Palisades?
What is the average humidity in December in Patuxent Palisades?
How many days does it rain in December in Patuxent Palisades?
How many days does it snow in December in Patuxent Palisades?
What is the month with the shortest days in Patuxent Palisades?
How many hours of daylight does Patuxent Palisades have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Patuxent Palisades?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Patuxent Palisades?
How many hours of sunshine does Patuxent Palisades have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Patuxent Palisades?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Patuxent Palisades?
Average temperature in December
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 46.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).
Average pressure in December
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").
Average rainfall days in December
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.6 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
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 21 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Patuxent Palisades, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Patuxent Palisades, 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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