December weather forecast
Chance, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Chance, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 48.2°F (9°C) and min 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

Chance's progression into December involves a minor drop in the average high-temperature, slightly receding from a moderate 55.6°F (13.1°C) in November to a frosty 48.2°F (9°C). Chance records a consistent low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.7 rainfall days, and 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Chance, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.7 snowfall days, and 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 48.2°F (9°C) and a low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Chance, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Chance, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Chance have in December?

In Chance, the average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Chance have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Chance?

January 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 Chance, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Chance, MD

Average temperature in December - Chance, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Chance, MD

Average pressure in December - Chance, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Chance, MD

Average wind speed in December - Chance, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Chance, MD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Chance, MD

Average rainfall in December - Chance, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Chance, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Chance, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chance, MD

Average snowfall in December - Chance, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Chance, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Chance, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chance, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • 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 December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chance, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Chance, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Chance, MD

Average UV index in December - Chance, 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
Chance, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Chance, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Chance, MD

Average visibility in December - Chance, 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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