December weather forecast
Eldorado, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Eldorado, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 47.1°F (8.4°C) and an average low of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

Transition into December subtly marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moderately moving from a fresh 55°F (12.8°C) in November to a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In Eldorado, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Eldorado, during December, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. In Eldorado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.7 days and collects up to 16.34" (415mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall in Eldorado. In Eldorado, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.5 snowfall days, and 3.35" (85mm) 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 7:02 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Eldorado is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Eldorado are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Eldorado?

December temperatures in Eldorado vary between a high-temperature of 47.1°F (8.4°C) and a low-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Eldorado?

The average relative humidity in December in Eldorado, Maryland, is 77%.

How much does it rain in Eldorado in December?

In December, in Eldorado, Maryland, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Eldorado?

In Eldorado, Maryland, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Eldorado?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Eldorado, Maryland.

How many hours of daylight does Eldorado have in December?

In Eldorado, Maryland, the average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Eldorado?

On the first day of December in Eldorado, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Eldorado have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Eldorado is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Eldorado?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Eldorado?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value 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
Eldorado, MD

Average temperature in December - Eldorado, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.1°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 (29.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Eldorado, MD

Average pressure in December - Eldorado, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Eldorado, MD

Average wind speed in December - Eldorado, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Eldorado, MD

Average humidity in December - Eldorado, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Eldorado, MD

Average rainfall in December - Eldorado, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in December
Eldorado, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Eldorado, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Eldorado, MD

Average snowfall in December - Eldorado, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Eldorado, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Eldorado, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Eldorado, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 2min

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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Eldorado, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Eldorado, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Eldorado, MD

Average UV index in December - Eldorado, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Eldorado, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Eldorado, 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 28).

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Average visibility in December
Eldorado, MD

Average visibility in December - Eldorado, 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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