December weather forecastSouth Down Shores, MD
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in South Down Shores, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 46°F (7.8°C).Temperature
December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C) on average during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
In South Down Shores, in December, during 7.4 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 120.4 rainfall days, and 10.47" (266mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in South Down Shores are January through March, November and December. In South Down Shores, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.
Sunshine
In South Down Shores, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
South Down Shores, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 46°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).
Average pressure in December
South Down Shores, 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
South Down Shores, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
South Down Shores, MD
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).
Average rainfall in December
South Down Shores, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
South Down Shores, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
South Down Shores, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
South Down Shores, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
South Down Shores, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
South Down Shores, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.8 days).
Average UV index in December
South Down Shores, 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
South Down Shores, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 44
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
South Down Shores, 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).
