December weather forecast
Cape Saint Claire, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Cape Saint Claire, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.5°F (7.5°C) and min 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

As November shifts into December, a minor alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). December witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cape Saint Claire, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Cape Saint Claire, during December, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Cape Saint Claire, during the entire year, snow falls for 14 days and aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

January, 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

During December, Cape Saint Claire experiences an average 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. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Cape Saint Claire, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in Cape Saint Claire in December?

In Cape Saint Claire, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Cape Saint Claire have in December?

In December, the average day length in Cape Saint Claire is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

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, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Cape Saint Claire?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cape Saint Claire, MD

Average temperature in December - Cape Saint Claire, 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).

Average pressure in December
Cape Saint Claire, MD

Average pressure in December - Cape Saint Claire, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Cape Saint Claire, MD

Average wind speed in December - Cape Saint Claire, 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).

Average humidity in December
Cape Saint Claire, MD

Average humidity in December - Cape Saint Claire, 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%).

Average rainfall in December
Cape Saint Claire, MD

Average rainfall in December - Cape Saint Claire, 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").

Average rainfall days in December
Cape Saint Claire, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Cape Saint Claire, 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).

Average snowfall in December
Cape Saint Claire, MD

Average snowfall in December - Cape Saint Claire, 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").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Cape Saint Claire, 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).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cape Saint Claire, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cape Saint Claire, 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).

Average sunshine days in December
Cape Saint Claire, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Cape Saint Claire, 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).

Average UV index in December
Cape Saint Claire, MD

Average UV index in December - Cape Saint Claire, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Cape Saint Claire, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Cape Saint Claire, 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).

Average visibility in December
Cape Saint Claire, MD

Average visibility in December - Cape Saint Claire, 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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