December weather forecast
Goddard, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Goddard, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). During December, Goddard experiences an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) at night.

Humidity

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months in Goddard.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Goddard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.9 days and collects up to 31.14" (791mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Goddard. Throughout December, in the average 2.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Goddard, 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 December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Goddard, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Goddard?

Goddard in December has an average high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Goddard?

The months with the highest humidity are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December in Goddard?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in Goddard in December?

In Goddard, Maryland, in December, during 9.8 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Goddard?

December is the first month it typically snows in Goddard. Throughout December, in the average 2.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Goddard?

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

How many hours of daylight does Goddard have in December?

In Goddard, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Goddard?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Goddard have in December?

In Goddard, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Goddard?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Goddard?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Goddard, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Goddard, MD

Average temperature in December - Goddard, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Goddard, MD

Average pressure in December - Goddard, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Goddard, MD

Average wind speed in December - Goddard, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Goddard, MD

Average humidity in December - Goddard, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Goddard, MD

Average rainfall in December - Goddard, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Goddard, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Goddard, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Goddard, MD

Average snowfall in December - Goddard, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Goddard, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Goddard, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Goddard, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Goddard, 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Goddard, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Goddard, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Goddard, MD

Average UV index in December - Goddard, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Goddard, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Goddard, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Goddard, MD

Average visibility in December - Goddard, 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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