December weather forecastRising Sun, MD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Rising Sun, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and max 43.2°F (6.2°C).Temperature
December marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from November's fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). The month of December records an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) in Rising Sun.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In Rising Sun, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. In Rising Sun, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.4 days and collects up to 16.3" (414mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Rising Sun, Maryland, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Rising Sun, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.2 days and aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Rising Sun, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Rising Sun, MD
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Rising Sun, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Rising Sun, MD
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Rising Sun, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").
Average rainfall days in December
Rising Sun, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rising Sun, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.59"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rising Sun, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Rising Sun, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rising Sun, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Rising Sun, 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
Rising Sun, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and May (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Rising Sun, MD
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, August and September (5mi).
