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
December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). Gaithersburg temperatures generally rest at a low of 32.2°F (0.1°C) during the December nights.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
In Gaithersburg, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. In Gaithersburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.8 days and collects up to 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Gaithersburg, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow. In Gaithersburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.7 days and aggregates up to 9.76" (248mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.
Sunshine
January, February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Gaithersburg, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Gaithersburg, 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
Gaithersburg, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Gaithersburg, MD
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Gaithersburg, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.73").
Average rainfall days in December
Gaithersburg, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gaithersburg, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 1.38"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gaithersburg, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gaithersburg, 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 months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gaithersburg, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Gaithersburg, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Gaithersburg, 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 30).
Average visibility in December
Gaithersburg, 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).
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