December weather forecast
Anchorage, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Anchorage, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 46°F (7.8°C) and min 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

As November makes way for December, Anchorage's average high-temperature eases from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). In the month of December, the temperature in Anchorage generally rests at an average low of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

In Anchorage, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Anchorage, in December, during 7.4 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Anchorage, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.4 days and collects up to 10.47" (266mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Anchorage, Maryland. In Anchorage, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Anchorage, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Anchorage is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Anchorage, Maryland, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Anchorage are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Anchorage?

The high-temperature in Anchorage, Maryland, during December is 46°F (7.8°C) and the low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Anchorage?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in Anchorage in December?

In Anchorage, Maryland, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Anchorage in December?

In Anchorage, Maryland, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Anchorage?

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

How many hours of daylight does Anchorage have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Anchorage?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Anchorage?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Anchorage?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Anchorage?

In Anchorage, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Anchorage, MD

Average temperature in December - Anchorage, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Anchorage, MD

Average pressure in December - Anchorage, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Anchorage, MD

Average wind speed in December - Anchorage, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Anchorage, MD

Average humidity in December - Anchorage, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Anchorage, MD

Average rainfall in December - Anchorage, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Anchorage, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Anchorage, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Anchorage, MD

Average snowfall in December - Anchorage, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Anchorage, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Anchorage, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Anchorage, MD

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Anchorage, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Anchorage, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Anchorage, MD

Average UV index in December - Anchorage, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Anchorage, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Anchorage, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Anchorage, MD

Average visibility in December - Anchorage, 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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