December weather forecast
Castle Oaks, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Castle Oaks, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

As Castle Oaks enters December, the average high-temperature subtly lowers from the a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) of November to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). Throughout the month of December, Castle Oaks reports a steady low-temperature average of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Castle Oaks, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Castle Oaks, Maryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.9 days and collects up to 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Castle Oaks, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow. In Castle Oaks, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.9 days and aggregates up to 13.31" (338mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Castle Oaks in December?

Castle Oaks in December has an average high-temperature of 42.8°F (6°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Castle Oaks, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Castle Oaks, in December, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Castle Oaks have in December?

In Castle Oaks, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Castle Oaks have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Castle Oaks, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Castle Oaks, MD

Average temperature in December - Castle Oaks, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Castle Oaks, MD

Average pressure in December - Castle Oaks, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Castle Oaks, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Castle Oaks, MD

Average humidity in December - Castle Oaks, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April, July and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Castle Oaks, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Castle Oaks, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Castle Oaks, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Castle Oaks, MD

Average snowfall in December - Castle Oaks, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Castle Oaks, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Castle Oaks, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Castle Oaks, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Castle Oaks, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Castle Oaks, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Castle Oaks, MD

Average UV index in December - Castle Oaks, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Castle Oaks, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Castle Oaks, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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