December weather forecastWest Elkridge, MD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in West Elkridge, is also a frosty month, 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
The transition into December is accompanied by a slight temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). West Elkridge records an average nighttime low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C) throughout December.Humidity
In West Elkridge, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In West Elkridge, Maryland, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. In West Elkridge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.3 days and collects up to 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In West Elkridge, Maryland, during December, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.8 snowfall days, and 6.77" (172mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.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, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.
Sunshine
In West Elkridge, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
West Elkridge, 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).
Average pressure in December
West Elkridge, 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).
Average wind speed in December
West Elkridge, 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).
Average humidity in December
West Elkridge, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
West Elkridge, 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").
Average rainfall days in December
West Elkridge, 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).
Average snowfall in December
West Elkridge, 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").
Average snowfall days in December
West Elkridge, 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Elkridge, MD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 12min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
West Elkridge, 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).
Average UV index in December
West Elkridge, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
West Elkridge, 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).
Average visibility in December
West Elkridge, 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).
