December weather forecastWelcome, MD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Welcome, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.1°F (1.7°C) and max 47.5°F (8.6°C).Temperature
December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's mild 55.8°F (13.2°C) to a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C). Welcome experiences an average temperature drop to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C) during December nights.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Welcome, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.1 rainfall days, and 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Welcome, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow. In Welcome, Maryland, during the entire year, snow falls for 12 days and aggregates up to 6.73" (171mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.
Sunshine
February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Welcome, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 47.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 35.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Welcome, 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 (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Welcome, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Welcome, MD
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Welcome, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.44"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in December
Welcome, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Welcome, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 1.26"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Welcome, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 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
Welcome, MD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Welcome, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Welcome, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Welcome, 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 31).
Average visibility in December
Welcome, MD
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
