December weather forecast
Oxford, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Oxford, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.3°F (2.4°C) and max 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a minute temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) to a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C). An average low-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) is noted in Oxford during the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Oxford, Maryland, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Oxford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.5 days and collects up to 32.32" (821mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Oxford are January through April, November and December. In Oxford, in December, during 2.3 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Oxford, Maryland, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.2 days and aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Oxford, Maryland.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, in Oxford, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Oxford, Maryland, is December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Oxford?

In Oxford, 47.1°F (8.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.3°F (2.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Oxford?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in Oxford in December?

In Oxford, Maryland, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Oxford?

In Oxford, Maryland, during December, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Oxford?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Oxford, Maryland.

How many hours of daylight does Oxford have in December?

The average day length in December in Oxford, Maryland, is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Oxford?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Oxford?

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Oxford, Maryland.

How long on average sun shines in December in Oxford?

The average sunshine duration in December in Oxford is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Oxford?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Oxford?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Oxford, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Oxford, MD

Average temperature in December - Oxford, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.1°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 (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Oxford, MD

Average pressure in December - Oxford, 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
Oxford, MD

Average wind speed in December - Oxford, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Oxford, MD

Average humidity in December - Oxford, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Oxford, MD

Average rainfall in December - Oxford, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Oxford, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Oxford, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Oxford, MD

Average snowfall in December - Oxford, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Oxford, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Oxford, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 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
Oxford, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oxford, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Oxford, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Oxford, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Oxford, MD

Average UV index in December - Oxford, 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
Oxford, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Oxford, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Oxford, MD

Average visibility in December - Oxford, 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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