December weather forecast
Detour, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Detour, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

December is marked by a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). Nightly temperatures in Detour drop to an average low of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Detour, during December, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation. In Detour, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.5 days and collects up to 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Detour, Maryland, are January through May, October through December. In Detour, in December, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.3 snowfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Detour is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Detour in December?

December temperatures in Detour vary between a high-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and a low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Detour?

In December, the average relative humidity in Detour is 79%.

How much does it rain in Detour in December?

In Detour, during December, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Detour?

In Detour, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Detour?

December has the shortest days of the year in Detour, Maryland, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Detour have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Detour?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Detour?

The average sunshine duration in December in Detour, Maryland, is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Detour?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Detour?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Detour is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Detour, MD

Average temperature in December - Detour, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Detour, MD

Average pressure in December - Detour, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Detour, MD

Average wind speed in December - Detour, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Detour, MD

Average humidity in December - Detour, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Detour, MD

Average rainfall in December - Detour, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in December
Detour, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Detour, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Detour, MD

Average snowfall in December - Detour, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Detour, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Detour, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Detour, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Detour, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Detour, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Detour, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Detour, MD

Average UV index in December - Detour, 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
Detour, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Detour, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Detour, MD

Average visibility in December - Detour, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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