December weather forecast
Ridgeway, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ridgeway, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Ridgeway experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature gently receding from a cool 53.6°F (12°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). An average temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C) is recorded in Ridgeway during the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Ridgeway is 76%.

Rainfall

In Ridgeway, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.2 rainfall days, and 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Ridgeway. In Ridgeway, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.9 snowfall days, and 5.75" (146mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Ridgeway, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, in Ridgeway, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Ridgeway, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ridgeway. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Ridgeway?

Ridgeway in December has an average high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ridgeway?

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

How much does it rain in Ridgeway in December?

In December, in Ridgeway, Maryland, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Ridgeway?

In Ridgeway, Maryland, in December, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ridgeway?

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 Ridgeway?

In Ridgeway, Maryland, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ridgeway?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ridgeway?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Ridgeway, Maryland, is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ridgeway?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ridgeway?

In Ridgeway, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ridgeway, MD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ridgeway, MD

Average pressure in December - Ridgeway, 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
Ridgeway, MD

Average wind speed in December - Ridgeway, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ridgeway, MD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and July (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ridgeway, MD

Average rainfall in December - Ridgeway, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ridgeway, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Ridgeway, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ridgeway, MD

Average snowfall in December - Ridgeway, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
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
Ridgeway, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Ridgeway, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ridgeway, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ridgeway, 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
Ridgeway, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Ridgeway, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ridgeway, MD

Average UV index in December - Ridgeway, 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
Ridgeway, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Ridgeway, 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 29).

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Average visibility in December
Ridgeway, MD

Average visibility in December - Ridgeway, 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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