December weather forecast
Middle River, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Middle River, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.8°F (7.1°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C). An average nighttime temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) is recorded during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, in Middle River, the rain falls for 9.9 days. Throughout December, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Middle River, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.8 days and collects up to 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Middle River, in December, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Middle River, there are 11.3 snowfall days, and 5.55" (141mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Middle River, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Middle River?

In Middle River, in December, the average high-temperature is 44.8°F (7.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Middle River?

In December, the average relative humidity in Middle River, Maryland, is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Middle River?

In Middle River, in December, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Middle River?

In Middle River, Maryland, in December, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Middle River?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Middle River?

The average day length in December is 9h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Middle River?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Middle River, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Middle River?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Middle River?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Middle River?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Middle River, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Middle River, MD

Average temperature in December - Middle River, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.8°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 (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

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Average pressure in December
Middle River, MD

Average pressure in December - Middle River, 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
Middle River, MD

Average wind speed in December - Middle River, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Middle River, MD

Average humidity in December - Middle River, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Middle River, MD

Average rainfall in December - Middle River, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Middle River, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Middle River, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Middle River, MD

Average snowfall in December - Middle River, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
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
Middle River, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Middle River, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
Middle River, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Middle River, 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
Middle River, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Middle River, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Middle River, MD

Average UV index in December - Middle River, 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
Middle River, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Middle River, 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 30).

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Average visibility in December
Middle River, MD

Average visibility in December - Middle River, 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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