December weather forecastDunkirk, MD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Dunkirk, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 46.4°F (8°C).Temperature
In December, the average high-temperature marginally decreases from a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C) in November to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C). Throughout December, the temperature falls to an average low of 36.5°F (2.5°C).Humidity
In Dunkirk, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132.3 rainfall days, and 15.83" (402mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Dunkirk, it is snowing for 1.6 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dunkirk, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.4 days and aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.UV index
January 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Dunkirk, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 46.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Dunkirk, 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
Dunkirk, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Dunkirk, MD
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Dunkirk, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Dunkirk, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dunkirk, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Dunkirk, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.9 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
Dunkirk, 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 month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dunkirk, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Dunkirk, 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
Dunkirk, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Dunkirk, 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).
