December weather forecast
Red Oak Hills, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Red Oak Hills, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

Red Oak Hills's transition into December involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). Throughout December, Red Oak Hills witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Red Oak Hills, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Red Oak Hills, there are 159 rainfall days, and 31.61" (803mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Red Oak Hills, in December, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow. In Red Oak Hills, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.7 days and aggregates up to 9.96" (253mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Red Oak Hills is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Red Oak Hills, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Red Oak Hills, Maryland. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Red Oak Hills?

December temperatures in Red Oak Hills vary between a high-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Red Oak Hills?

In Red Oak Hills, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in Red Oak Hills in December?

In Red Oak Hills, Maryland, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Red Oak Hills in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Red Oak Hills?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Red Oak Hills, Maryland.

How many hours of daylight does Red Oak Hills have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Red Oak Hills?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Red Oak Hills have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Red Oak Hills is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Red Oak Hills?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Red Oak Hills?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Red Oak Hills is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Red Oak Hills, MD

Average temperature in December - Red Oak Hills, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°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 (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

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Average pressure in December
Red Oak Hills, MD

Average pressure in December - Red Oak 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Red Oak Hills, MD

Average wind speed in December - Red Oak Hills, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 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 (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Red Oak Hills, MD

Average humidity in December - Red Oak Hills, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Red Oak Hills, MD

Average rainfall in December - Red Oak Hills, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in December
Red Oak Hills, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Red Oak Hills, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 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
Red Oak Hills, MD

Average snowfall in December - Red Oak Hills, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Red Oak Hills, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Red Oak Hills, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Red Oak Hills, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Red Oak Hills, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Red Oak Hills, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Red Oak Hills, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Red Oak Hills, MD

Average UV index in December - Red Oak 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Red Oak Hills, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Red Oak Hills, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Red Oak Hills, MD

Average visibility in December - Red Oak Hills, 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).

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