December weather forecastSkipton, MD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Skipton, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 46.8°F (8.2°C).Temperature
Skipton observes a small decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C). December nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Skipton, in December, during 8.6 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130 rainfall days, and 15.04" (382mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Skipton, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.4 snowfall days, and 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.3h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Skipton, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 46.8°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 (40.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Skipton, MD
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Skipton, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Skipton, MD
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Skipton, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Skipton, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Skipton, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Skipton, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3 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
Skipton, 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 18min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Skipton, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13 days).
Average UV index in December
Skipton, 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
Skipton, 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).
Average visibility in December
Skipton, 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).
