December weather forecast
Snowden, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Snowden, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of -0.9°C (30.4°F) and an average high of 5.9°C (42.6°F).

Temperature

December marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from November's cool 10.7°C (51.3°F) to a cold 5.9°C (42.6°F). December nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a freezing cold -0.9°C (30.4°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Snowden, Maryland, is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.5 rainfall days, and 699mm (27.52") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Snowden, Maryland. In Snowden, Maryland, in December, during 3.9 snowfall days, 40mm (1.57") of snow is typically accumulated. In Snowden, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.3 days and aggregates up to 248mm (9.76") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Snowden, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Snowden?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Snowden, is 5.9°C (42.6°F) and the average low-temperature is -0.9°C (30.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Snowden?

In December, the average relative humidity in Snowden, Maryland, is 79%.

How much does it rain in Snowden in December?

In Snowden, during December, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 45mm (1.77") of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Snowden?

In Snowden, Maryland, in December, during 3.9 snowfall days, 40mm (1.57") of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Snowden?

The month with the shortest days in Snowden, Maryland, is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Snowden, Maryland, is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Snowden?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Snowden, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Snowden have in December?

In Snowden, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Snowden?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Snowden?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Snowden, MD

Average temperature in December - Snowden, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 5.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (28.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (18.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-4.7°C).

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Average pressure in December
Snowden, MD

Average pressure in December - Snowden, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 1019.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Snowden, MD

Average wind speed in December - Snowden, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (13.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Snowden, MD

Average humidity in December - Snowden, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Snowden, MD

Average rainfall in December - Snowden, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 45mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (82mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (41mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Snowden, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Snowden, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 40mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (77mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Snowden, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Snowden, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Snowden, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Snowden, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Snowden, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Snowden, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Snowden, MD

Average UV index in December - Snowden, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Snowden, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Snowden, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (8km).

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