December weather forecastRock Point, MD
December
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 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 47.5°F (8.6°C).Temperature
In the transition to December, Rock Point observes a minor drop in the average high-temperature, shifting from a refreshing 55.8°F (13.2°C) in November to a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C). Rock Point's average low-temperature for the month of December records at an icy 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 Rock Point, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. 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, 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
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, 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.
Sunshine
February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. 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. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rock Point, 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 6min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
