December weather forecastOldtown, MD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Oldtown, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.1°F (4.5°C) and min 27.9°F (-2.3°C).Temperature
December's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). Throughout December, Oldtown records an average temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) at night.Humidity
In Oldtown, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 168 rainfall days, and 23.15" (588mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Oldtown, in December, during 7 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Oldtown, Maryland, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.4 days and aggregates up to 13.19" (335mm) of snow.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 7:16 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:00 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Oldtown, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Oldtown, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 40.1°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 (34.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Oldtown, 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 (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Oldtown, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Oldtown, MD
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Oldtown, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 1.93"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.46").
Average rainfall days in December
Oldtown, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Oldtown, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Oldtown, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Oldtown, 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 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Oldtown, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Oldtown, MD
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Oldtown, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Oldtown, MD
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
