December weather forecast
Colesville, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Colesville, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 33.1°F (0.6°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a gentle decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). An average temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Colesville, during December, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. In Colesville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 31.42" (798mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated. In Colesville, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.8 days and aggregates up to 9.21" (234mm) 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 in Colesville, sunrise is at 7:08 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 Colesville, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In Colesville, in December, the average high-temperature is 45.3°F (7.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

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?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Colesville, during December, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Colesville, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Colesville?

The month with the shortest days in Colesville is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Colesville have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Colesville?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 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 long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Colesville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Colesville, MD

Average temperature in December - Colesville, 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: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Colesville, MD

Average pressure in December - Colesville, 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
Colesville, MD

Average wind speed in December - Colesville, 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 (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Colesville, MD

Average humidity in December - Colesville, 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
Colesville, MD

Average rainfall in December - Colesville, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Colesville, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Colesville, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Colesville, MD

Average snowfall in December - Colesville, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Colesville, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Colesville, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 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
Colesville, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Colesville, 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
Colesville, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Colesville, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Colesville, MD

Average UV index in December - Colesville, 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
Colesville, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Colesville, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Colesville, MD

Average visibility in December - Colesville, 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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