December weather forecastClaiborne, MD
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Claiborne, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.5°F (2.5°C) and max 46.2°F (7.9°C).Temperature
The onset of December results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C) in December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.2 rainfall days, and 33.27" (845mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Claiborne. In Claiborne, during December, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow. In Claiborne, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.8 days and aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.
Sunshine
February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Claiborne, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 46.2°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 (40.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).
Average pressure in December
Claiborne, 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
Claiborne, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Claiborne, 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
Claiborne, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Claiborne, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Claiborne, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.67"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Claiborne, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.2 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
Claiborne, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Claiborne, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and August (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Claiborne, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Claiborne, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Claiborne, 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).
