December weather forecastSilver Crest, MD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Silver Crest, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Temperature
The commencement of December includes a gentle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping a bit from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). In Silver Crest, an average temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is noted during December nights.Humidity
In Silver Crest, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In Silver Crest, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Silver Crest, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.7 days and collects up to 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Silver Crest, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Silver Crest, there are 21.3 snowfall days, and 13.31" (338mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Silver Crest.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, 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 are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Silver Crest, 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).
Average pressure in December
Silver Crest, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Silver Crest, 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).
Average humidity in December
Silver Crest, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Silver Crest, 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").
Average rainfall days in December
Silver Crest, 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).
Average snowfall in December
Silver Crest, 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").
Average snowfall days in December
Silver Crest, 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Silver Crest, MD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 6min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Silver Crest, 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).
Average UV index in December
Silver Crest, 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
Silver Crest, 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).
Average visibility in December
Silver Crest, 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).
