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
With the arrival of December, Capitol Heights experiences a modest decline in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) in November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). Throughout the month of December, Capitol Heights expects an average low of 34.3°F (1.3°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
In Capitol Heights, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.9 rainfall days, and 31.14" (791mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April and December are months with snowfall. 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
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 7:07 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, in Capitol Heights, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Capitol Heights is 5.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Capitol Heights, Maryland, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Capitol Heights in December?
What is the most humid month in Capitol Heights?
What is the average humidity in December in Capitol Heights?
How much does it rain in Capitol Heights in December?
When does it start to snow in Capitol Heights?
What is the month with the shortest days in Capitol Heights?
What is the average length of the day in December in Capitol Heights?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Capitol Heights?
How many hours of sunshine does Capitol Heights have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Capitol Heights?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Capitol Heights?
Average temperature in December
Capitol Heights, 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
Capitol Heights, 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
Capitol Heights, 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
Capitol Heights, 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
Capitol Heights, 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
Capitol Heights, 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
Capitol Heights, 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
Capitol Heights, 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
Capitol Heights, MD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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
Capitol Heights, 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
Capitol Heights, 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
Capitol Heights, 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
Capitol Heights, 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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