December weather forecastKnoxville, MD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Knoxville, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and an average high of 43.5°F (6.4°C).Temperature
In the transition to December, Knoxville observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C) in November to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). Throughout the month of December, Knoxville observes an average nighttime temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Humidity
In Knoxville, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.3 rainfall days, and 29.84" (758mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 20.6 snowfall days, and 12.13" (308mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Knoxville.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Knoxville, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.1°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 (24.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Knoxville, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Knoxville, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Knoxville, MD
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Knoxville, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.97").
Average rainfall days in December
Knoxville, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Knoxville, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 2.05"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Knoxville, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Knoxville, 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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Knoxville, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Knoxville, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Knoxville, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Knoxville, MD
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, September, October and December (5mi).
