December weather forecast
South River Heights, MD

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by a minor reduction in average high-temperature, sliding from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). An average minimum temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) is recorded in South River Heights, Maryland, during the month of December.

Humidity

In South River Heights, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In South River Heights, Maryland, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. In South River Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.4 days and collects up to 10.47" (266mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in South River Heights are January through March, November and December. In South River Heights, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In South River Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.3 days and aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in South River Heights.
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, in South River Heights, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in South River Heights is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in South River Heights?

The high-temperature, in December, in South River Heights, is 46°F (7.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 36.5°F (2.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in South River Heights?

In December, the average relative humidity in South River Heights, Maryland, is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in South River Heights?

In South River Heights, Maryland, in December, during 7.4 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in South River Heights in December?

In December, in South River Heights, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in South River Heights?

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

How many hours of daylight does South River Heights have in December?

In South River Heights, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in South River Heights?

On the first day of December in South River Heights, 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 South River Heights have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in South River Heights?

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

How high is the UV index in December in South River Heights?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
South River Heights, MD

Average temperature in December - South River Heights, 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
South River Heights, MD

Average pressure in December - South River Heights, 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
South River Heights, MD

Average wind speed in December - South River Heights, 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
South River Heights, MD

Average humidity in December - South River Heights, 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
South River Heights, MD

Average rainfall in December - South River Heights, 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
South River Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in December - South River Heights, 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
South River Heights, MD

Average snowfall in December - South River Heights, 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
South River Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in December - South River Heights, 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
South River Heights, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South River Heights, 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
South River Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in December - South River Heights, 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
South River Heights, MD

Average UV index in December - South River Heights, 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
South River Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in December - South River Heights, 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
South River Heights, MD

Average visibility in December - South River Heights, 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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