December weather forecast
Surfside, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Surfside, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Surfside's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 34.7°F (1.5°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Surfside, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.7 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Surfside. In December, in Surfside, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated. In Surfside, during the entire year, snow falls for 14 days and aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Surfside 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, in Surfside, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Surfside is 5.2h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Surfside, Maryland. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Surfside?

The high-temperature, in December, in Surfside, records 45.5°F (7.5°C), while the low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Surfside?

In Surfside, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Surfside?

In December, in Surfside, Maryland, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Surfside?

In Surfside, Maryland, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Surfside?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Surfside, Maryland.

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

In December, the average day length in Surfside, Maryland, is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Surfside?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Surfside, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Surfside?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Surfside?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Surfside?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Surfside, MD

Average temperature in December - Surfside, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Surfside, MD

Average pressure in December - Surfside, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Surfside, MD

Average wind speed in December - Surfside, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Surfside, MD

Average humidity in December - Surfside, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Surfside, MD

Average rainfall in December - Surfside, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Surfside, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Surfside, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Surfside, MD

Average snowfall in December - Surfside, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Surfside, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Surfside, 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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Surfside, 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Surfside, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Surfside, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Surfside, MD

Average UV index in December - Surfside, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Surfside, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Surfside, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Surfside, MD

Average visibility in December - Surfside, 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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