Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Bowie experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a fresh 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). An average nighttime temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C) is noted during the month of December.Humidity
In Bowie, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bowie, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.7 days and collects up to 31.81" (808mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Bowie, Maryland, during December, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Bowie, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.6 days and aggregates up to 6.73" (171mm) of snow.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 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Bowie, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).
Average pressure in December
Bowie, 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
Bowie, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Bowie, MD
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Bowie, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").
Average rainfall days in December
Bowie, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Bowie, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Bowie, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 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
Bowie, 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 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Bowie, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Bowie, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Bowie, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Bowie, 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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