December weather forecast
The Plantations, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in The Plantations, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.5°F (6.4°C) and min 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). The low-temperature in The Plantations averages to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In The Plantations, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In The Plantations, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.7 rainfall days, and 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In The Plantations, Maryland, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in The Plantations, there are 21.3 snowfall days, and 13.31" (338mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in The Plantations, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in The Plantations, Maryland, is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in The Plantations in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in The Plantations, is 43.5°F (6.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in The Plantations?

The average relative humidity in December in The Plantations is 78%.

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

In The Plantations, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in The Plantations in December?

In The Plantations, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in The Plantations?

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

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

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

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

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration in The Plantations, Maryland, is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in The Plantations?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in The Plantations?

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

Average temperature in December - The Plantations, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°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 (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
The Plantations, MD

Average pressure in December - The Plantations, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
The Plantations, MD

Average wind speed in December - The Plantations, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
The Plantations, MD

Average humidity in December - The Plantations, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
The Plantations, MD

Average rainfall in December - The Plantations, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in December
The Plantations, MD

Average rainfall days in December - The Plantations, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
The Plantations, MD

Average snowfall in December - The Plantations, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
The Plantations, MD

Average snowfall days in December - The Plantations, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
The Plantations, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - The Plantations, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
The Plantations, MD

Average sunshine days in December - The Plantations, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
The Plantations, MD

Average UV index in December - The Plantations, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
The Plantations, MD

Average cloud cover in December - The Plantations, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
The Plantations, MD

Average visibility in December - The Plantations, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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