December weather forecastWheaton Hills, MD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Wheaton Hills, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C).Temperature
The transition into December involves a small decrease in the average high-temperature, dipping slightly from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). Throughout December, Wheaton Hills experiences a low-temperature average of 32.9°F (0.5°C).Humidity
May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Wheaton Hills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.9 days and collects up to 32.99" (838mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 17.1 snowfall days, and 10.2" (259mm) of snow is accumulated.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 7:08 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Wheaton Hills, 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: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Wheaton Hills, 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
Wheaton Hills, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Wheaton Hills, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Wheaton Hills, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").
Average rainfall days in December
Wheaton Hills, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Wheaton Hills, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 1.38"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Wheaton Hills, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.1 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
Wheaton Hills, 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 6min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Wheaton Hills, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Wheaton Hills, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Wheaton Hills, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Wheaton Hills, 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).
