December weather forecast
River Mills, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in River Mills, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.9°F (0.5°C) and max 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). Throughout December in River Mills, a steady low-temperature average of 32.9°F (0.5°C) is noted.

Humidity

In River Mills, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in River Mills, there are 165.5 rainfall days, and 31.65" (804mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, in River Mills, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated. In River Mills, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.6 days and aggregates up to 7.8" (198mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in River Mills is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In River Mills, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in River Mills, Maryland, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in River Mills in December?

In December, in River Mills, the average high-temperature is 44.1°F (6.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in River Mills?

The average relative humidity in December in River Mills is 76%.

How much does it rain in River Mills in December?

In River Mills, Maryland, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in River Mills?

In River Mills, in December, during 2.9 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in River Mills?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in River Mills, Maryland.

What is the average length of the day in December in River Mills?

The average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in River Mills?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in River Mills, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does River Mills have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in River Mills?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in River Mills?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in River Mills, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
River Mills, MD

Average temperature in December - River Mills, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°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 (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
River Mills, MD

Average pressure in December - River Mills, 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
River Mills, MD

Average wind speed in December - River Mills, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
River Mills, MD

Average humidity in December - River Mills, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
River Mills, MD

Average rainfall in December - River Mills, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in December
River Mills, MD

Average rainfall days in December - River Mills, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
River Mills, MD

Average snowfall in December - River Mills, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
River Mills, MD

Average snowfall days in December - River Mills, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 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
River Mills, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - River Mills, 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
River Mills, MD

Average sunshine days in December - River Mills, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
River Mills, MD

Average UV index in December - River Mills, 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
River Mills, MD

Average cloud cover in December - River Mills, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
River Mills, MD

Average visibility in December - River Mills, 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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