December weather forecastUpper Fairmount, MD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Upper Fairmount, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.9°F (4.4°C) and 48.2°F (9°C).Temperature
In December, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a mild 55.6°F (13.1°C) in November to a frosty 48.2°F (9°C). An average temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) is logged during the nights of December, a small step down from daytime highs.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Upper Fairmount, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Upper Fairmount, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.7 days and collects up to 32.72" (831mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.6 snowfall days, and 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Upper Fairmount, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 48.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 39.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Upper Fairmount, 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 (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Upper Fairmount, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 11.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Upper Fairmount, MD
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Upper Fairmount, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Upper Fairmount, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Upper Fairmount, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Upper Fairmount, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Upper Fairmount, MD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 12min
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 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Upper Fairmount, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Upper Fairmount, MD
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Upper Fairmount, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Upper Fairmount, 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).
