December weather forecast
West Dale Park, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in West Dale Park, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

West Dale Park's December weather features a light decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). An average nighttime temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C) is recorded during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In West Dale Park, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in West Dale Park, there are 156.3 rainfall days, and 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In West Dale Park, in December, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In West Dale Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.8 days and aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, in West Dale Park, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In West Dale Park, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in West Dale Park are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in West Dale Park?

In West Dale Park, 45.5°F (7.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.2°F (1.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in West Dale Park?

In West Dale Park, Maryland, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in West Dale Park?

In West Dale Park, Maryland, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in West Dale Park in December?

In West Dale Park, in December, during 2.2 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in West Dale Park?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in West Dale Park.

How many hours of daylight does West Dale Park have in December?

In West Dale Park, Maryland, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in West Dale Park?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does West Dale Park have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in West Dale Park?

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

How high is the UV index in December in West Dale Park?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in West Dale Park, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
West Dale Park, MD

Average temperature in December - West Dale Park, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°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 (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
West Dale Park, MD

Average pressure in December - West Dale Park, 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
West Dale Park, MD

Average wind speed in December - West Dale Park, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
West Dale Park, MD

Average humidity in December - West Dale Park, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
West Dale Park, MD

Average rainfall in December - West Dale Park, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in December
West Dale Park, MD

Average rainfall days in December - West Dale Park, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
West Dale Park, MD

Average snowfall in December - West Dale Park, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
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
West Dale Park, MD

Average snowfall days in December - West Dale Park, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Dale Park, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Dale Park, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
West Dale Park, MD

Average sunshine days in December - West Dale Park, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
West Dale Park, MD

Average UV index in December - West Dale Park, 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
West Dale Park, MD

Average cloud cover in December - West Dale Park, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
West Dale Park, MD

Average visibility in December - West Dale Park, 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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