December weather forecast
Leonardtown, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Leonardtown, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.9°F (2.7°C) and max 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 55°F (12.8°C) in November to a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C). Leonardtown records a mean low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Leonardtown, in December, during 8.2 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Leonardtown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.1 days and collects up to 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 9 snowfall days, and 2.76" (70mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Leonardtown?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Leonardtown, is 47.1°F (8.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Leonardtown?

The average relative humidity in December in Leonardtown is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Leonardtown?

In Leonardtown, Maryland, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Leonardtown in December?

In Leonardtown, in December, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Leonardtown?

December has the shortest days of the year in Leonardtown, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Leonardtown have in December?

The average day length in December in Leonardtown is 9h and 33min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Leonardtown?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, in Leonardtown, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Leonardtown?

The average sunshine duration in December in Leonardtown, Maryland, is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Leonardtown?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Leonardtown, Maryland.

What is the UV index reading in December in Leonardtown?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Leonardtown, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Leonardtown, MD

Average temperature in December - Leonardtown, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.1°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 (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Leonardtown, MD

Average pressure in December - Leonardtown, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Leonardtown, MD

Average wind speed in December - Leonardtown, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Leonardtown, MD

Average humidity in December - Leonardtown, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Leonardtown, MD

Average rainfall in December - Leonardtown, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.52").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in December
Leonardtown, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Leonardtown, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Leonardtown, MD

Average snowfall in December - Leonardtown, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.83").
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
Leonardtown, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Leonardtown, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Leonardtown, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Leonardtown, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Leonardtown, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Leonardtown, MD

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Leonardtown, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Leonardtown, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

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

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Average visibility in December
Leonardtown, MD

Average visibility in December - Leonardtown, 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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