December weather forecast
Highland Beach, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Highland Beach, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.5°F (2.5°C) and max 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of December aligns with a soft reduction in the average high-temperature, gently falling from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). In December, the temperature drops to an average of 36.5°F (2.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Highland Beach, in December, during 7.4 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Highland Beach, Maryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.4 days and collects up to 10.47" (266mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Highland Beach, Maryland. In December, in Highland Beach, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Highland Beach, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Highland Beach is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Highland Beach are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Highland Beach?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Highland Beach, Maryland, are 46°F (7.8°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Highland Beach?

In Highland Beach, Maryland, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in Highland Beach in December?

In Highland Beach, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Highland Beach?

In Highland Beach, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Highland Beach?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Highland Beach, Maryland.

How many hours of daylight does Highland Beach have in December?

In Highland Beach, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Highland Beach?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Highland Beach have in December?

In Highland Beach, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Highland Beach?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Highland Beach?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Highland Beach, MD

Average temperature in December - Highland Beach, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46°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 (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Highland Beach, MD

Average pressure in December - Highland Beach, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Highland Beach, MD

Average wind speed in December - Highland Beach, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Highland Beach, MD

Average humidity in December - Highland Beach, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Highland Beach, MD

Average rainfall in December - Highland Beach, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Highland Beach, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Highland Beach, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Highland Beach, MD

Average snowfall in December - Highland Beach, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Highland Beach, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Highland Beach, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Highland Beach, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Highland Beach, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Highland Beach, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Highland Beach, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Highland Beach, MD

Average UV index in December - Highland Beach, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Highland Beach, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Highland Beach, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Highland Beach, MD

Average visibility in December - Highland Beach, 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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