December weather forecast
Elkton, MD

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Weather in December

December rings in the winter season with full force in Elkton, Maryland, and records snowfall, reaching up to 0.63" (16mm). The drop in temperature continues from November, reaching an average low of 33.1°F (0.6°C). The cityscape is overcast and often covered in a sheet of snow, painting a perfect winter picture. With the shortest daylight hours in the year and abundant snowfall, December truly marks the height of the cold season.

Temperature

Elkton in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). Throughout December, an average nighttime temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) is experienced in Elkton.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Elkton, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Elkton, there are 150.3 rainfall days, and 28.31" (719mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Elkton, Maryland, are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.4 snowfall days, and 6.73" (171mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Elkton, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Elkton. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Elkton during December?

During December, Elkton experiences an average high-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and a low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elkton?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Elkton?

In Elkton, in December, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Elkton in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elkton?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Elkton.

How many hours of daylight does Elkton have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Elkton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elkton, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elkton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Elkton is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Elkton?

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 Elkton?

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

Average temperature in December - Elkton, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°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 (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Elkton, MD

Average pressure in December - Elkton, 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
Elkton, MD

Average wind speed in December - Elkton, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Elkton, MD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Elkton, MD

Average rainfall in December - Elkton, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in December
Elkton, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Elkton, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Elkton, MD

Average snowfall in December - Elkton, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Elkton, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Elkton, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elkton, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Elkton, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Elkton, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Elkton, MD

Average UV index in December - Elkton, 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
Elkton, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Elkton, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Elkton, MD

Average visibility in December - Elkton, 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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