Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
With the onset of December, Sunset Beach experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature gently receding from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Sunset Beach's average low-temperature in the month of December is recorded at an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Sunset Beach, Maryland, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sunset Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, in Sunset Beach, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14 snowfall days, and 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Sunset Beach is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Sunset Beach is 5.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Frequently asked questions
What are December temperatures in Sunset Beach?
What is the average humidity in December in Sunset Beach?
How much does it rain in Sunset Beach in December?
How much does it snow in Sunset Beach in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Sunset Beach?
What is the average length of the day in December in Sunset Beach?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Sunset Beach?
How many hours of sunshine does Sunset Beach have in December?
When is the lowest UV index in Sunset Beach?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Sunset Beach?
Average temperature in December
Sunset Beach, 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 (39.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Sunset Beach, 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
Sunset Beach, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Sunset Beach, 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
Sunset Beach, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in December
Sunset Beach, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sunset Beach, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sunset Beach, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Sunset Beach, MD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
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 1min
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
Sunset Beach, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Sunset Beach, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Sunset Beach, 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
Sunset Beach, 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).
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