December weather forecastStevensville, MD

December

Weather in December

December ushers in a chilly end to the year in Stevensville, marking the start of winter. It greets the residents with an average low of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and an average high of 46.2°F (7.9°C), a steep drop from November's temperatures. December continues the inbound journey of winter initiated by November. It brings in the possibility of periodic snowfall, turning Stevensville into a winter wonderland. December offers the nostalgia of the year's events and anticipation of the new year, making it a time of reflection while bracing the winter chill.

Temperature

As November shifts into December, a minor alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C). An average minimum temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Stevensville, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. In Stevensville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159 days and collects up to 32.36" (822mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Stevensville, it is snowing for 1.7 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated. In Stevensville, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.4 days and aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In December, the average ocean temperature in Stevensville is 51.6°F (10.9°C).
Note: One needs to be cautious in 51.6°F (10.9°C) waters. 55.4°F (13°C) is already forbidding, but sub14°F (-10°C) can seriously disrupt your breathing and lead to a frigid shock, considering one's well-being.

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 7:05 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Stevensville, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Updated: Jun 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 46.2°F (7.9°C) and 36.3°F (2.4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Stevensville, in December, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

In Stevensville, the average seawater temperature in December is 51.6°F (10.9°C). Swimming in 51.6°F (10.9°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

The month with the shortest days in Stevensville is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

In Stevensville, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

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December

Jan

Average high temperature

54.5°F

46.2°F

40.1°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.1mph

10.9mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.3

1.7

4.2

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

19.4

17.4

18.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Stevensville, MD

Average high temperature in December: 46.2°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 (40.1°F).

Average low temperature in December: 36.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Stevensville, 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
Stevensville, MD

Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Stevensville, 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
Stevensville, MD

Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Stevensville, MD

Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Stevensville, MD

Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Stevensville, MD

Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Stevensville, MD

Average sea temperature in December: 51.7°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (77.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (45.1°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Stevensville, 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 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Stevensville, MD

Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Stevensville, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Stevensville, MD

Average cloud cover in December: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Stevensville, 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).