December weather forecastDenton, MD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Denton, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and an average high of 46.6°F (8.1°C).Temperature
Transition into December subtly marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moderately moving from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages to an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C).Humidity
In Denton, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In Denton, in December, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Denton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.5 days and collects up to 28.66" (728mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 9.1 snowfall days, and 4.21" (107mm) of snow is accumulated.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 7:03 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Denton is 5.3h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Denton. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Denton, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 46.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 35.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Denton, MD
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Denton, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Denton, MD
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and August (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Denton, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").
Average rainfall days in December
Denton, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Denton, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Denton, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Denton, 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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Denton, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Denton, 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
Denton, 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 29).
Average visibility in December
Denton, 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).
