December weather forecast
The Dales, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in The Dales, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival signals a moderate reduction in the average high-temperature, easing from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). The Dales, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in The Dales, Maryland, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.7 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, in The Dales, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in The Dales, there are 14 snowfall days, and 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In The Dales, the average sunshine in December 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 The Dales. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in The Dales in December?

December temperatures in The Dales vary between a high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and a low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in The Dales?

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

How many days does it rain in December in The Dales?

In December, 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 The Dales?

In The Dales, 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 The Dales?

December has the shortest days of the year in The Dales, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does The Dales have in December?

In December, the average day length in The Dales is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in The Dales?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does The Dales have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index in The Dales?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in The Dales?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in The Dales, Maryland, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
The Dales, MD

Average temperature in December - The Dales, 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
The Dales, MD

Average pressure in December - The Dales, 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
The Dales, MD

Average wind speed in December - The Dales, 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
The Dales, MD

Average humidity in December - The Dales, 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
The Dales, MD

Average rainfall in December - The Dales, 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
The Dales, MD

Average rainfall days in December - The Dales, 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
The Dales, MD

Average snowfall in December - The Dales, 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
The Dales, MD

Average snowfall days in December - The Dales, 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
The Dales, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - The Dales, 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
The Dales, MD

Average sunshine days in December - The Dales, 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
The Dales, MD

Average UV index in December - The Dales, 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
The Dales, MD

Average cloud cover in December - The Dales, 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
The Dales, MD

Average visibility in December - The Dales, 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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