December weather forecast
Riva Farms, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Riva Farms, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

Transitioning from November to December involves a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, descending from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). In the month of December, the average temperature in Riva Farms dips to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C) during the night.

Humidity

In Riva Farms, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Riva Farms, in December, during 7.4 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Riva Farms, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.4 days and collects up to 10.47" (266mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Riva Farms, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Riva Farms, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Riva Farms, Maryland, is December, 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 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Riva Farms is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Riva Farms, Maryland, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Riva Farms in December?

The high-temperature in Riva Farms, Maryland, during December is 46°F (7.8°C) and the low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Riva Farms?

In December, the average relative humidity in Riva Farms, Maryland, is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Riva Farms?

In Riva Farms, Maryland, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Riva Farms?

In Riva Farms, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Riva Farms?

The month with the shortest days in Riva Farms, Maryland, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Riva Farms have in December?

In Riva Farms, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Riva Farms?

On the first day of December in Riva Farms, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Riva Farms have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Riva Farms is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Riva Farms?

The months with the lowest UV index in Riva Farms, Maryland, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Riva Farms?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Riva Farms is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Riva Farms, MD

Average temperature in December - Riva Farms, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46°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 (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Riva Farms, MD

Average pressure in December - Riva Farms, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Riva Farms, MD

Average wind speed in December - Riva Farms, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Riva Farms, MD

Average humidity in December - Riva Farms, 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, March, April and November (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Riva Farms, MD

Average rainfall in December - Riva Farms, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Riva Farms, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Riva Farms, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Riva Farms, MD

Average snowfall in December - Riva Farms, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Riva Farms, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Riva Farms, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Riva Farms, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Riva Farms, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Riva Farms, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Riva Farms, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Riva Farms, MD

Average UV index in December - Riva Farms, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Riva Farms, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Riva Farms, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Riva Farms, MD

Average visibility in December - Riva Farms, 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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