December weather forecast
Adamstown, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Adamstown, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and max 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

As Adamstown enters December, the average high-temperature subtly lowers from the a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) of November to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). Adamstown experiences an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Adamstown are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In December, in Adamstown, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.7 rainfall days, and 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Adamstown, Maryland, are January through May, November and December. In Adamstown, Maryland, during December, snow falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow. In Adamstown, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.8 days and aggregates up to 11.46" (291mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Adamstown. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Adamstown during December?

In Adamstown, in December, the average high-temperature is 43.2°F (6.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What are the most humid months in Adamstown?

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Adamstown?

In Adamstown, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Adamstown?

In December, in Adamstown, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Adamstown in December?

In Adamstown, Maryland, in December, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Adamstown?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Adamstown?

In December, the average day length in Adamstown is 9h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Adamstown?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Adamstown, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Adamstown have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Adamstown is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Adamstown?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Adamstown?

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

Average temperature in December - Adamstown, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Adamstown, MD

Average pressure in December - Adamstown, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Adamstown, MD

Average wind speed in December - Adamstown, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Adamstown, MD

Average humidity in December - Adamstown, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Adamstown, MD

Average rainfall in December - Adamstown, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Adamstown, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Adamstown, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Adamstown, MD

Average snowfall in December - Adamstown, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Adamstown, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Adamstown, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Adamstown, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Adamstown, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Adamstown, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Adamstown, MD

Average UV index in December - Adamstown, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Adamstown, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Adamstown, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Adamstown, MD

Average visibility in December - Adamstown, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, September and October (5mi).

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