December weather forecast
Chateau Valley, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Chateau Valley, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

Chateau Valley's transition into December involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). During the month of December, Chateau Valley's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Chateau Valley is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Chateau Valley, Maryland, there are 159.3 rainfall days, and 30.31" (770mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Chateau Valley, during December, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.9 snowfall days, and 8.7" (221mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Chateau Valley, Maryland, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Chateau Valley, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Chateau Valley. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Chateau Valley in December?

During December, Chateau Valley experiences an average high-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and a low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Chateau Valley?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in Chateau Valley in December?

In December, in Chateau Valley, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Chateau Valley?

In Chateau Valley, Maryland, in December, during 2.9 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Chateau Valley?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Chateau Valley?

In Chateau Valley, Maryland, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Chateau Valley?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Chateau Valley have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Chateau Valley, Maryland, is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Chateau Valley?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Chateau Valley?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Chateau Valley is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Chateau Valley, MD

Average temperature in December - Chateau Valley, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Chateau Valley, MD

Average pressure in December - Chateau Valley, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Chateau Valley, MD

Average wind speed in December - Chateau Valley, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Chateau Valley, MD

Average humidity in December - Chateau Valley, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Chateau Valley, MD

Average rainfall in December - Chateau Valley, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Chateau Valley, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Chateau Valley, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Chateau Valley, MD

Average snowfall in December - Chateau Valley, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
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
Chateau Valley, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Chateau Valley, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 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
Chateau Valley, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chateau Valley, 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 months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Chateau Valley, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Chateau Valley, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

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Average UV index in December
Chateau Valley, MD

Average UV index in December - Chateau Valley, 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
Chateau Valley, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Chateau Valley, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Chateau Valley, MD

Average visibility in December - Chateau Valley, 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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