December weather forecastShipley Heights, MD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Shipley Heights, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).Temperature
The beginning of December brings a minor change in the average high-temperature, shifting from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). The low-temperature average for Shipley Heights during December stands at a cold 34.2°F (1.2°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Shipley Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.3 days and collects up to 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Shipley Heights are January through March, November and December. In Shipley Heights, Maryland, during December, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Shipley Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.8 days and aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Shipley Heights.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Shipley Heights, the average sunshine in December 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shipley Heights, MD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 12min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
