December weather forecastPocomoke City, MD
December
Weather in December
Finally, December brings the year to a close with a return to the colder and shorter days of winter Pocomoke City knows well. A chillier climate takes center stage, reducing the average high from 55.9°F (13.3°C) in November to 48.6°F (9.2°C) as one of the coldest months. However, frost and occasional snowfall make the city look like a winter wonderland. A noticeable decrease in daylight hours coincides with the holiday season, spreading festive cheer despite the cold. As winter sets in, locals and visitors alike enjoy the snowy landscape, signifying a perfect ending to the year.Temperature
The move into December indicates a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's mild 55.9°F (13.3°C) to a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C). December generally records an average low-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In Pocomoke City, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pocomoke City, there are 117.5 rainfall days, and 13.23" (336mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Pocomoke City, in December, snow falls for 1.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Pocomoke City, during the entire year, snow falls for 6 days and aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Pocomoke City, Maryland, the average sunshine in December is 5.3h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Pocomoke City, Maryland. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Pocomoke City, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 48.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Pocomoke City, MD
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Pocomoke City, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Pocomoke City, MD
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Pocomoke City, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and May (0.94").
Average rainfall days in December
Pocomoke City, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pocomoke City, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.08"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Pocomoke City, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pocomoke City, MD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 18min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Pocomoke City, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Pocomoke City, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Pocomoke City, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Pocomoke City, 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).
