December weather forecast
Seneca Upland, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Seneca Upland, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

December is marked by a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). Seneca Upland records a steady low-temperature average of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) during December.

Humidity

In Seneca Upland, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, in Seneca Upland, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Seneca Upland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.7 days and collects up to 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Seneca Upland are January through May, October through December. In December, in Seneca Upland, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated. In Seneca Upland, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.3 days and aggregates up to 13.31" (338mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, in Seneca Upland, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Seneca Upland are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Seneca Upland?

The high-temperature in Seneca Upland during December is 43.5°F (6.4°C) and the low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Seneca Upland?

The average relative humidity in December in Seneca Upland, Maryland, is 78%.

How much does it rain in Seneca Upland in December?

In Seneca Upland, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Seneca Upland in December?

In Seneca Upland, Maryland, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Seneca Upland?

December has the shortest days of the year in Seneca Upland, Maryland, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Seneca Upland have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Seneca Upland?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Seneca Upland have in December?

In Seneca Upland, Maryland, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Seneca Upland?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Seneca Upland?

In Seneca Upland, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Seneca Upland, MD

Average temperature in December - Seneca Upland, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°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 (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Seneca Upland, MD

Average pressure in December - Seneca Upland, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Seneca Upland, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Seneca Upland, MD

Average humidity in December - Seneca Upland, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Seneca Upland, MD

Average rainfall in December - Seneca Upland, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in December
Seneca Upland, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Seneca Upland, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Seneca Upland, MD

Average snowfall in December - Seneca Upland, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Seneca Upland, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Seneca Upland, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Seneca Upland, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Seneca Upland, 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: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Seneca Upland, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Seneca Upland, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Seneca Upland, MD

Average UV index in December - Seneca Upland, 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
Seneca Upland, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Seneca Upland, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Seneca Upland, MD

Average visibility in December - Seneca Upland, 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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