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
Sandy Spring's weather subtly changes with the onset of December, barely falling from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). Throughout December, Sandy Spring registers a consistent average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C).Humidity
May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sandy Spring, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.9 days and collects up to 32.99" (838mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, in Sandy Spring, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sandy Spring, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.1 days and aggregates up to 10.2" (259mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Sandy Spring is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December in Sandy Spring, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Sandy Spring, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Sandy Spring are January, November 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 rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
What are December temperatures in Sandy Spring?
What is the most humid month in Sandy Spring?
What is the average humidity in December in Sandy Spring?
How much does it rain in Sandy Spring in December?
How much does it snow in Sandy Spring in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Sandy Spring?
What is the average length of the day in December in Sandy Spring?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sandy Spring?
How many hours of sunshine does Sandy Spring have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sandy Spring?
How high is the UV index in December in Sandy Spring?
Average temperature in December
Sandy Spring, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Sandy Spring, 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
Sandy Spring, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Sandy Spring, MD
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Sandy Spring, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").
Average rainfall days in December
Sandy Spring, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sandy Spring, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 1.38"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sandy Spring, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.1 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
Sandy Spring, 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 month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sandy Spring, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Sandy Spring, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Sandy Spring, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Sandy Spring, 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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