December weather forecastGatewater, MD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Gatewater, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C).Temperature
December marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from November's cool 53.6°F (12°C) to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). Gatewater in December experiences a low-temperature average of 34.5°F (1.4°C).Humidity
In Gatewater, Maryland, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Gatewater, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.2 rainfall days, and 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Gatewater, during December, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.9 snowfall days, and 5.75" (146mm) of snow is accumulated.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 7:07 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Gatewater, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.5°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 (27.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Gatewater, 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 (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Gatewater, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Gatewater, MD
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and July (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Gatewater, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").
Average rainfall days in December
Gatewater, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gatewater, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gatewater, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gatewater, MD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 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
Gatewater, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Gatewater, 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
Gatewater, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Gatewater, 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).
