December weather forecast
Orchard Beach, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Orchard Beach, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a light shift in temperature, down from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Throughout the month of December, Orchard Beach witnesses an average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Orchard Beach, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. In Orchard Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Orchard Beach, Maryland. In Orchard Beach, Maryland, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Orchard Beach, there are 14 snowfall days, and 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Orchard Beach, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Orchard Beach, Maryland, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Orchard Beach are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Orchard Beach in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Orchard Beach, records 45.5°F (7.5°C), while the low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Orchard Beach?

In Orchard Beach, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Orchard Beach?

In December, in Orchard Beach, Maryland, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Orchard Beach?

In Orchard Beach, Maryland, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Orchard Beach?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Orchard Beach?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Orchard Beach?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Orchard Beach?

The average sunshine duration in December in Orchard Beach, Maryland, is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Orchard Beach?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Orchard Beach?

In Orchard Beach, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Orchard Beach, MD

Average temperature in December - Orchard Beach, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Orchard Beach, MD

Average pressure in December - Orchard Beach, 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
Orchard Beach, MD

Average wind speed in December - Orchard Beach, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Orchard Beach, MD

Average humidity in December - Orchard Beach, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Orchard Beach, MD

Average rainfall in December - Orchard Beach, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Orchard Beach, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Orchard Beach, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Orchard Beach, MD

Average snowfall in December - Orchard Beach, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Orchard Beach, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Orchard Beach, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Orchard Beach, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Orchard Beach, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Orchard Beach, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Orchard Beach, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Orchard Beach, MD

Average UV index in December - Orchard Beach, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Orchard Beach, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Orchard Beach, 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 28).

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Average visibility in December
Orchard Beach, MD

Average visibility in December - Orchard Beach, 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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