December weather forecastEldorado, MD

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Eldorado, is also a frosty month, 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

As November makes way for December, Eldorado's average high-temperature eases from a cool 55°F (12.8°C) to a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C). Eldorado's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.7 rainfall days, and 16.34" (415mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Eldorado are January through March, May, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated. In Eldorado, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.5 days and aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

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 is 5.3h.

UV index

January, November 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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 47.1°F (8.4°C) and the low-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

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

In Eldorado, in December, during 9 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

On the first day of December, 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.

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

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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).

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).

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).

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%).

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").

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).

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").

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 sunshine in December
Eldorado, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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).

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).

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).

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).