December weather forecast
McAlpine, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in McAlpine, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

In McAlpine, the average high-temperature in December gently drops from a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). McAlpine anticipates an average minimum temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In McAlpine, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In McAlpine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.3 days and collects up to 30.31" (770mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated. In McAlpine, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.9 days and aggregates up to 8.7" (221mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in McAlpine is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In McAlpine, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in McAlpine are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in McAlpine in December?

In McAlpine, 44.2°F (6.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.9°F (0.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in McAlpine?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in McAlpine?

In McAlpine, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in McAlpine in December?

In December, in McAlpine, Maryland, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in McAlpine?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does McAlpine have in December?

In McAlpine, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in McAlpine?

On the first day of December in McAlpine, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does McAlpine have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in McAlpine is 5.2h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in McAlpine?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in McAlpine, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
McAlpine, MD

Average temperature in December - McAlpine, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
McAlpine, MD

Average pressure in December - McAlpine, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
McAlpine, MD

Average wind speed in December - McAlpine, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
McAlpine, MD

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
McAlpine, MD

Average rainfall in December - McAlpine, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
McAlpine, MD

Average rainfall days in December - McAlpine, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
McAlpine, MD

Average snowfall in December - McAlpine, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
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
McAlpine, MD

Average snowfall days in December - McAlpine, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 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
McAlpine, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - McAlpine, 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 months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
McAlpine, MD

Average sunshine days in December - McAlpine, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

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Average UV index in December
McAlpine, MD

Average UV index in December - McAlpine, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
McAlpine, MD

Average cloud cover in December - McAlpine, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
McAlpine, MD

Average visibility in December - McAlpine, 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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