December weather forecastManchester, MD
December
Weather in December
December welcomes the full arrival of winter in Manchester, Maryland, with colder temperatures and shorter days compared to November. This period is marked by the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year with daylight spanning only 9.4 hours. Chances of snowfall rise, blanketing the area in a wintry wonderland, and making December a picturesque month. Despite the cold and often harsh conditions, the Christmas spirit aids in making this month cheery and festive. With the year-ending, it closes out with chilling temperatures and the promise of a fresh, new start with the upcoming year.Temperature
December brings a drop in Manchester's average high-temperature, falling from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). In Manchester, an average nighttime temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) is expected during December.Humidity
In Manchester, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 134.1 rainfall days, and 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 20.6 snowfall days, and 7.64" (194mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November 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 the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Manchester, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Manchester, MD
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"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).
Average wind speed in December
Manchester, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Manchester, MD
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and October (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Manchester, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 1.26"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
Manchester, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Manchester, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Manchester, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Manchester, MD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Manchester, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Manchester, 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
Manchester, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Manchester, MD
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
