December weather forecast
Sharptown, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sharptown, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 47.5°F (8.6°C) and min 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

A subtle change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a moderate 55.4°F (13°C) to a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C). Sharptown records an average nighttime low-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sharptown, in December, during 6 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sharptown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.8 days and collects up to 8.03" (204mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Sharptown, in December, during 0.9 snowfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sharptown, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.6 days and aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, in Sharptown, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Sharptown, Maryland, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Sharptown?

The high-temperature, in December, in Sharptown, is 47.5°F (8.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 36°F (2.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sharptown?

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

How much does it rain in Sharptown in December?

In Sharptown, in December, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Sharptown in December?

In Sharptown, Maryland, in December, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sharptown?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Sharptown?

The average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sharptown?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sharptown, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Sharptown?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Sharptown?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Sharptown, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sharptown, MD

Average temperature in December - Sharptown, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.5°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 (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sharptown, MD

Average pressure in December - Sharptown, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Sharptown, MD

Average wind speed in December - Sharptown, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sharptown, MD

Average humidity in December - Sharptown, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sharptown, MD

Average rainfall in December - Sharptown, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sharptown, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Sharptown, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sharptown, MD

Average snowfall in December - Sharptown, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.35").
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
Sharptown, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Sharptown, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2 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
Sharptown, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sharptown, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sharptown, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Sharptown, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sharptown, MD

Average UV index in December - Sharptown, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sharptown, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Sharptown, 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
Sharptown, MD

Average visibility in December - Sharptown, 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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