December weather forecast
Sylvan Hill, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Sylvan Hill, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a small decrease in the average high-temperature, dipping slightly from a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). During the month of December, Sylvan Hill anticipates a mean low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Sylvan Hill is 76%.

Rainfall

In Sylvan Hill, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sylvan Hill, Maryland, there are 165.5 rainfall days, and 31.65" (804mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Sylvan Hill. In Sylvan Hill, Maryland, during December, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.6 snowfall days, and 7.8" (198mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Sylvan Hill?

December temperatures in Sylvan Hill vary between a high-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and a low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sylvan Hill?

In Sylvan Hill, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sylvan Hill?

In December, in Sylvan Hill, Maryland, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Sylvan Hill in December?

In Sylvan Hill, Maryland, in December, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sylvan Hill?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Sylvan Hill?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Sylvan Hill?

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 Sylvan Hill, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sylvan Hill have in December?

In Sylvan Hill, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sylvan Hill?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sylvan Hill?

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

Average temperature in December - Sylvan Hill, 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
Sylvan Hill, MD

Average pressure in December - Sylvan Hill, 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
Sylvan Hill, MD

Average wind speed in December - Sylvan Hill, 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
Sylvan Hill, MD

Average humidity in December - Sylvan Hill, 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
Sylvan Hill, MD

Average rainfall in December - Sylvan Hill, 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
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Average rainfall days in December - Sylvan Hill, 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
Sylvan Hill, MD

Average snowfall in December - Sylvan Hill, 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
Sylvan Hill, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Sylvan Hill, 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
Sylvan Hill, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sylvan Hill, 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
Sylvan Hill, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Sylvan Hill, 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
Sylvan Hill, MD

Average UV index in December - Sylvan Hill, 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
Sylvan Hill, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Sylvan Hill, 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
Sylvan Hill, MD

Average visibility in December - Sylvan Hill, 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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