December weather forecastWindy Knolls, MD

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Windy Knolls, 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 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

A mild shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). Windy Knolls witnesses an average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Windy Knolls, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. In Windy Knolls, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Windy Knolls, Maryland, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14 snowfall days, and 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, 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, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Windy Knolls, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Windy Knolls, is 45.5°F (7.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

In Windy Knolls, Maryland, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

In Windy Knolls, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

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 4:54 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Windy Knolls is 5.2h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Windy Knolls, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Windy Knolls, 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 (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Windy Knolls, 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
Windy Knolls, MD

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Windy Knolls, MD

  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Windy Knolls, MD

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Windy Knolls, MD

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Windy Knolls, MD

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Windy Knolls, MD

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Windy Knolls, 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
Windy Knolls, MD

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Windy Knolls, 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
Windy Knolls, MD

  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Windy Knolls, 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).