December weather forecast
Wedgewood Terrace, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Wedgewood Terrace, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

Wedgewood Terrace, Maryland, observes a small decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). Wedgewood Terrace's average low-temperature during December nights is observed to be a subzero cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Wedgewood Terrace is 79%.

Rainfall

In Wedgewood Terrace, Maryland, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wedgewood Terrace, Maryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.9 days and collects up to 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wedgewood Terrace, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Wedgewood Terrace, Maryland, there are 23.9 snowfall days, and 13.31" (338mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Wedgewood Terrace, Maryland, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Wedgewood Terrace in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Wedgewood Terrace, Maryland, are 42.8°F (6°C) and 30.4°F (-0.9°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Wedgewood Terrace?

The average relative humidity in December in Wedgewood Terrace is 79%.

How much does it rain in Wedgewood Terrace in December?

In Wedgewood Terrace, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Wedgewood Terrace in December?

In Wedgewood Terrace, in December, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Wedgewood Terrace?

The month with the shortest days in Wedgewood Terrace is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Wedgewood Terrace have in December?

In December, the average day length in Wedgewood Terrace is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Wedgewood Terrace?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Wedgewood Terrace?

In Wedgewood Terrace, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Wedgewood Terrace?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Wedgewood Terrace?

In Wedgewood Terrace, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Wedgewood Terrace, MD

Average temperature in December - Wedgewood Terrace, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Wedgewood Terrace, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Wedgewood Terrace, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Wedgewood Terrace, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April, July and November (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Wedgewood Terrace, MD

Average rainfall in December - Wedgewood Terrace, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in December
Wedgewood Terrace, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Wedgewood Terrace, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Wedgewood Terrace, MD

Average snowfall in December - Wedgewood Terrace, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Wedgewood Terrace, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Wedgewood Terrace, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wedgewood Terrace, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wedgewood Terrace, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Wedgewood Terrace, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Wedgewood Terrace, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Wedgewood Terrace, MD

Average UV index in December - Wedgewood Terrace, 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
Wedgewood Terrace, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Wedgewood Terrace, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Wedgewood Terrace, MD

Average visibility in December - Wedgewood Terrace, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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