December weather forecast
South Gate, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in South Gate, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

Transition into December subtly marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moderately moving from a cool 53.6°F (12°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Throughout December, South Gate's nights cool down to an average of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in South Gate, Maryland, is 76%.

Rainfall

In South Gate, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In South Gate, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.2 days and collects up to 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In South Gate, Maryland, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In South Gate, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.9 days and aggregates up to 5.75" (146mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in South Gate.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, in South Gate, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in South Gate in December?

December temperatures in South Gate, Maryland, vary between a high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and a low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in South Gate?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in South Gate?

In December, in South Gate, Maryland, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in South Gate in December?

In South Gate, Maryland, during December, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in South Gate?

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

How many hours of daylight does South Gate have in December?

In December, the average day length in South Gate is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in South Gate?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in South Gate, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in South Gate?

In December, the average sunshine duration in South Gate, Maryland, is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in South Gate?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in South Gate, Maryland.

What is the UV index intensity in December in South Gate?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in South Gate, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
South Gate, MD

Average temperature in December - South Gate, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
South Gate, MD

Average pressure in December - South Gate, 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
South Gate, MD

Average wind speed in December - South Gate, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
South Gate, MD

Average humidity in December - South Gate, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and July (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
South Gate, MD

Average rainfall in December - South Gate, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in December
South Gate, MD

Average rainfall days in December - South Gate, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
South Gate, MD

Average snowfall in December - South Gate, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
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
South Gate, MD

Average snowfall days in December - South Gate, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
South Gate, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South Gate, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
South Gate, MD

Average sunshine days in December - South Gate, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
South Gate, MD

Average UV index in December - South Gate, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
South Gate, MD

Average cloud cover in December - South Gate, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
South Gate, MD

Average visibility in December - South Gate, 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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