Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The commencement of December indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's cool 53.6°F (12°C) to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Gatewater's temperature drops to an average low of 34.5°F (1.4°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
In Gatewater, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Gatewater, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.2 days and collects up to 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Gatewater. In Gatewater, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Gatewater, Maryland, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.9 days and aggregates up to 5.75" (146mm) 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 December in Gatewater, 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 Gatewater, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Gatewater. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Gatewater in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Gatewater?
How much does it rain in Gatewater in December?
How much does it snow in Gatewater in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Gatewater?
What is the average length of the day in December in Gatewater?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Gatewater?
How many hours of sunshine does Gatewater have in December?
When is the lowest UV index in Gatewater?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Gatewater?
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 3min
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 1min
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).
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