December weather forecast
Wards Meadow, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wards Meadow, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.4°F (8°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a small reduction in the average high-temperature, subtly receding from a fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C) in November to a chilly 46.4°F (8°C). During December nights, Wards Meadow records an average temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

In Wards Meadow, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Wards Meadow, during December, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. In Wards Meadow, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.3 days and collects up to 15.83" (402mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Wards Meadow, Maryland, during December, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Wards Meadow, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.4 days and aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Wards Meadow is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, in Wards Meadow, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Wards Meadow 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Wards Meadow?

The high-temperature in Wards Meadow, Maryland, during December is 46.4°F (8°C) and the low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Wards Meadow?

In Wards Meadow, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in Wards Meadow in December?

In Wards Meadow, in December, during 8.4 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Wards Meadow?

In December, in Wards Meadow, it is snowing for 1.6 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Wards Meadow?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Wards Meadow have in December?

In Wards Meadow, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Wards Meadow?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wards Meadow, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wards Meadow have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Wards Meadow, Maryland, is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Wards Meadow?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Wards Meadow?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Wards Meadow, MD

Average temperature in December - Wards Meadow, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.4°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 (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Wards Meadow, MD

Average pressure in December - Wards Meadow, 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
Wards Meadow, MD

Average wind speed in December - Wards Meadow, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Wards Meadow, MD

Average humidity in December - Wards Meadow, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Wards Meadow, MD

Average rainfall in December - Wards Meadow, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Wards Meadow, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Wards Meadow, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Wards Meadow, MD

Average snowfall in December - Wards Meadow, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
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
Wards Meadow, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Wards Meadow, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.9 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
Wards Meadow, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wards Meadow, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 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
Wards Meadow, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Wards Meadow, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Wards Meadow, MD

Average UV index in December - Wards Meadow, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Wards Meadow, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Wards Meadow, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Wards Meadow, MD

Average visibility in December - Wards Meadow, 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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