December weather forecastChaple, MD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Chaple, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 46.8°F (8.2°C) and min 36.1°F (2.3°C).Temperature
The arrival of December is marked by a minor reduction in average high-temperature, sliding from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 36.1°F (2.3°C) in December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Chaple, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.5 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Chaple, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Chaple, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.4 days and aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Chaple, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 46.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Chaple, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Chaple, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Chaple, MD
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Chaple, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Chaple, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Chaple, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Chaple, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3 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
Chaple, MD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Chaple, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13 days).
Average UV index in December
Chaple, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Chaple, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Chaple, 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).
