December weather forecast
Rock Point, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Rock Point, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.5°F (8.6°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from a mild 55.8°F (13.2°C) in November to a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C). Rock Point's nights in December cool down to an average low-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rock Point, there are 158.1 rainfall days, and 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Rock Point, Maryland. In Rock Point, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Rock Point, during the entire year, snow falls for 12 days and aggregates up to 6.73" (171mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Rock Point, Maryland, is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Rock Point are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Rock Point in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Rock Point, is 47.5°F (8.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months in Rock Point?

The months with the highest humidity in Rock Point, Maryland, are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Rock Point?

In Rock Point, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Rock Point?

In Rock Point, Maryland, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Rock Point?

In December, in Rock Point, Maryland, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rock Point?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Rock Point.

What is the average length of the day in December in Rock Point?

In December, the average day length in Rock Point, Maryland, is 9h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Rock Point?

On the first day of December in Rock Point, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Rock Point?

The months with the least sunshine in Rock Point, Maryland, are February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Rock Point?

The average sunshine duration in December in Rock Point, Maryland, is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Rock Point?

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 Rock Point?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Rock Point is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rock Point, MD

Average temperature in December - Rock Point, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Rock Point, MD

Average pressure in December - Rock Point, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Rock Point, MD

Average wind speed in December - Rock Point, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Rock Point, MD

Average humidity in December - Rock Point, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Rock Point, MD

Average rainfall in December - Rock Point, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in December
Rock Point, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Rock Point, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Rock Point, MD

Average snowfall in December - Rock Point, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Rock Point, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Rock Point, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Rock Point, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rock Point, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Rock Point, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Rock Point, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Rock Point, MD

Average UV index in December - Rock Point, 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
Rock Point, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Rock Point, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Rock Point, MD

Average visibility in December - Rock Point, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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