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 sea temperature 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
The average high-temperature in West Ocean City slightly decreases in December, shifting from a refreshing 55.4°F (13°C) in November to a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C). During the December nights, West Ocean City's temperature maintains an average close to the daytime highs, settling at a cold 41.2°F (5.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in West Ocean City is 75%.Rainfall
In West Ocean City, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. In West Ocean City, Maryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.3 days and collects up to 23.11" (587mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in West Ocean City. In West Ocean City, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.1 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In West Ocean City, Maryland, the average seawater temperature in December is 50.4°F (10.2°C).Note: Swimming in 50.4°F (10.2°C) is deemed hazardous. Exposure to temperatures below 50°F (10°C) leads to immediate severe cold shock and hyperventilation.
Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December in West Ocean City, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in West Ocean City, Maryland, is 5.3h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in West Ocean City. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average December temperature in West Ocean City?
What is the average humidity in December in West Ocean City?
How much does it rain in West Ocean City in December?
How many days does it snow in December in West Ocean City?
What is the ocean temperature in December in West Ocean City?
What is the month with the shortest days in West Ocean City?
What is the average length of the day in December in West Ocean City?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in West Ocean City?
How long on average sun shines in December in West Ocean City?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in West Ocean City?
How high is the UV index in December in West Ocean City?
Average temperature in December
West Ocean City, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 48.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 41.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).
Average pressure in December
West Ocean City, MD
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
West Ocean City, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 13.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4mph).
Average humidity in December
West Ocean City, MD
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).
Average rainfall in December
West Ocean City, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").
Average rainfall days in December
West Ocean City, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
West Ocean City, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
West Ocean City, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
West Ocean City, MD
- Average sea temperature in December: 50.3°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (77.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (41.9°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Ocean City, MD
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
West Ocean City, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).
Average UV index in December
West Ocean City, 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
West Ocean City, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
West Ocean City, 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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