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
The transition to December results in a modest reduction in average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). The temperature dips to an average of 34.3°F (1.3°C) during December nights.Humidity
May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.9 rainfall days, and 31.14" (791mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in New Carrollton are January through April and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.5 snowfall days, and 7.2" (183mm) 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 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
New Carrollton, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).
Average pressure in December
New Carrollton, 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
New Carrollton, 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 (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
New Carrollton, MD
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).
Average rainfall in December
New Carrollton, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").
Average rainfall days in December
New Carrollton, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).
Average snowfall in December
New Carrollton, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.67"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
New Carrollton, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.1 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
New Carrollton, 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
New Carrollton, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
New Carrollton, 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
New Carrollton, 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
New Carrollton, 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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