December weather forecast
Miners Ridge, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Miners Ridge, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.2°F (6.2°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C). During the month of December, Miners Ridge experiences a steady low-temperature average of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Miners Ridge is 78%.

Rainfall

In Miners Ridge, Maryland, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Miners Ridge, there are 130.3 rainfall days, and 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 16 snowfall days, and 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Miners Ridge, Maryland, 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 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, in Miners Ridge, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Miners Ridge, Maryland, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Miners Ridge. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Miners Ridge?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Miners Ridge, Maryland, during December are 43.2°F (6.2°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Miners Ridge?

In Miners Ridge, Maryland, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in Miners Ridge in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Miners Ridge in December?

In Miners Ridge, Maryland, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Miners Ridge?

December has the shortest days of the year in Miners Ridge, Maryland, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Miners Ridge have in December?

The average day length in December in Miners Ridge is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Miners Ridge?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Miners Ridge?

The average sunshine duration in December in Miners Ridge, Maryland, is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Miners Ridge?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Miners Ridge?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Miners Ridge is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Miners Ridge, MD

Average temperature in December - Miners Ridge, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

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Average pressure in December
Miners Ridge, MD

Average pressure in December - Miners Ridge, 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
Miners Ridge, MD

Average wind speed in December - Miners Ridge, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Miners Ridge, MD

Average humidity in December - Miners Ridge, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April, July and November (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Miners Ridge, MD

Average rainfall in December - Miners Ridge, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in December
Miners Ridge, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Miners Ridge, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Miners Ridge, MD

Average snowfall in December - Miners Ridge, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Miners Ridge, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Miners Ridge, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 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
Miners Ridge, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Miners Ridge, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Miners Ridge, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Miners Ridge, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Miners Ridge, MD

Average UV index in December - Miners Ridge, 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
Miners Ridge, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Miners Ridge, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Miners Ridge, MD

Average visibility in December - Miners Ridge, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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