December weather forecast
Shipley Heights, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shipley Heights, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.2°F (1.2°C) and max 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

Shipley Heights's December weather shows a modest shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Shipley Heights's nights in December cool down to an average low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Shipley Heights is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.3 rainfall days, and 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Shipley Heights. In Shipley Heights, Maryland, in December, during 2.2 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Shipley Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.8 days and aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Shipley Heights is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Shipley Heights?

Shipley Heights in December has an average high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Shipley Heights?

In Shipley Heights, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in Shipley Heights in December?

In Shipley Heights, Maryland, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Shipley Heights in December?

In Shipley Heights, in December, during 2.2 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shipley Heights?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Shipley Heights?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Shipley Heights?

On the first day of December in Shipley Heights, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Shipley Heights?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Shipley Heights?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Shipley Heights?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Shipley Heights, MD

Average pressure in December - Shipley Heights, 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
Shipley Heights, MD

Average wind speed in December - Shipley Heights, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Shipley Heights, MD

Average humidity in December - Shipley Heights, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Shipley Heights, MD

Average rainfall in December - Shipley Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in December
Shipley Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Shipley Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Shipley Heights, MD

Average snowfall in December - Shipley Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
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
Shipley Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Shipley Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 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
Shipley Heights, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shipley Heights, 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
Shipley Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Shipley Heights, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Shipley Heights, MD

Average UV index in December - Shipley Heights, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Shipley Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Shipley Heights, 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
Shipley Heights, MD

Average visibility in December - Shipley Heights, 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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