December weather forecast
Betterton, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Betterton, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and an average low of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). An average minimum temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) is recorded during the month of December.

Humidity

In Betterton, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.2 rainfall days, and 30.51" (775mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Betterton, in December, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.7 snowfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and a low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Betterton, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in Betterton in December?

In Betterton, in December, during 9.4 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Betterton, during December, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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

The average day length in December in Betterton is 9h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Betterton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Betterton, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Betterton, MD

Average temperature in December - Betterton, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Betterton, MD

Average pressure in December - Betterton, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Betterton, MD

Average wind speed in December - Betterton, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Betterton, MD

Average humidity in December - Betterton, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Betterton, MD

Average rainfall in December - Betterton, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Betterton, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Betterton, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Betterton, MD

Average snowfall in December - Betterton, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Betterton, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Betterton, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Betterton, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Betterton, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Betterton, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Betterton, MD

Average UV index in December - Betterton, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Betterton, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Betterton, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Betterton, MD

Average visibility in December - Betterton, 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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