December weather forecast
Ocean Pines, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ocean Pines, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.4°F (9.1°C) and 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a light shift in temperature, down from a refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C) in November to a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C). In Ocean Pines, in December, the average low-temperature is a cold 39.2°F (4°C).

Humidity

In Ocean Pines, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Ocean Pines, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.3 rainfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Ocean Pines, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Ocean Pines, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.6 days and aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ocean Pines.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Ocean Pines in December?

December temperatures in Ocean Pines vary between a high-temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C) and a low-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ocean Pines?

In Ocean Pines, Maryland, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ocean Pines?

In Ocean Pines, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Ocean Pines?

In Ocean Pines, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ocean Pines?

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

How many hours of daylight does Ocean Pines have in December?

The average day length in December in Ocean Pines is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Ocean Pines?

On the first day of December in Ocean Pines, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ocean Pines have in December?

In Ocean Pines, Maryland, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ocean Pines?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Ocean Pines?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Ocean Pines, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ocean Pines, MD

Average temperature in December - Ocean Pines, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ocean Pines, MD

Average pressure in December - Ocean Pines, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Ocean Pines, MD

Average wind speed in December - Ocean Pines, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ocean Pines, MD

Average humidity in December - Ocean Pines, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ocean Pines, MD

Average rainfall in December - Ocean Pines, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ocean Pines, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Ocean Pines, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ocean Pines, MD

Average snowfall in December - Ocean Pines, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.43").
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
Ocean Pines, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Ocean Pines, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.9 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
Ocean Pines, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ocean Pines, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ocean Pines, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Ocean Pines, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ocean Pines, MD

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Ocean Pines, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Ocean Pines, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in December
Ocean Pines, MD

Average visibility in December - Ocean Pines, 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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