December weather forecast
Frederick, MD

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A stone bridge over the calm Carroll Creek in the Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick, Maryland
A stone bridge over the calm Carroll Creek in the Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick, Maryland

Weather in December

December in Frederick, Maryland, is synonymous with the heart of winter. Despite being the last month of the year, it is not the coldest, bearing an average high temperature slightly above January at 43.2°F (6.2°C). The mercury takes a dip, accompanying the arrival of snow and turning the city into a winter wonderland. The short daylight hours and low temperature make for charming wintry evenings lit by holiday cheer. As winter sets in, it is time for Frederick residents to bundle up and prepare for the new year.

Temperature

The onset of December in Frederick results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C). Frederick in December experiences a low-temperature average of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Frederick are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Frederick, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. In Frederick, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.7 days and collects up to 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Frederick are January through May, November and December. In December, in Frederick, it is snowing for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.8 snowfall days, and 11.46" (291mm) 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 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, in Frederick, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Frederick. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Frederick in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Frederick during December are 43.2°F (6.2°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What are the most humid months in Frederick?

The months with the highest humidity in Frederick, Maryland, are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December in Frederick?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Frederick?

In Frederick, Maryland, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Frederick in December?

In Frederick, Maryland, during December, snow falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Frederick?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Frederick?

The average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Frederick?

On the first day of December in Frederick, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Frederick have in December?

In Frederick, Maryland, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Frederick?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Frederick?

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

Average temperature in December - Frederick, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Frederick, MD

Average pressure in December - Frederick, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Frederick, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Frederick, MD

Average rainfall in December - Frederick, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Frederick, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Frederick, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Frederick, MD

Average snowfall in December - Frederick, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Frederick, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Frederick, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Frederick, 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 months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Frederick, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Frederick, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Frederick, MD

Average UV index in December - Frederick, 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
Frederick, MD

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Frederick, MD

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

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

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