December weather forecast
West Laurel, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in West Laurel, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in December, from November's fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). During December, West Laurel observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In West Laurel, during December, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.7 rainfall days, and 31.42" (798mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in West Laurel. In West Laurel, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in West Laurel, Maryland, there are 17.8 snowfall days, and 9.21" (234mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in West Laurel is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In West Laurel, Maryland, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in West Laurel are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in West Laurel in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in West Laurel, is 45.3°F (7.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months in West Laurel?

The months with the highest humidity are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December in West Laurel?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in West Laurel?

In West Laurel, in December, during 9.9 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in West Laurel?

In West Laurel, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in West Laurel?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in West Laurel?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in West Laurel?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in West Laurel, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in West Laurel?

The average sunshine duration in December in West Laurel is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in West Laurel?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in West Laurel?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in West Laurel, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
West Laurel, MD

Average temperature in December - West Laurel, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°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 (26.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
West Laurel, MD

Average pressure in December - West Laurel, 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 Laurel, MD

Average wind speed in December - West Laurel, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
West Laurel, MD

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
West Laurel, MD

Average rainfall in December - West Laurel, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
West Laurel, MD

Average rainfall days in December - West Laurel, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
West Laurel, MD

Average snowfall in December - West Laurel, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
West Laurel, MD

Average snowfall days in December - West Laurel, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 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
West Laurel, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Laurel, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
West Laurel, MD

Average sunshine days in December - West Laurel, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
West Laurel, MD

Average UV index in December - West Laurel, 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 Laurel, MD

Average cloud cover in December - West Laurel, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
West Laurel, MD

Average visibility in December - West Laurel, 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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