December weather forecast
Chestertown, MD

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Weather in December

Finally, Chestertown rings in the holiday season with the chilliest weather of the year, bringing a festive mood to the city. As the mercury oscillates between an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and low of 34.5°F (1.4°C), the city witnesses a fair share of snowfall amounting to 0.24" (6mm) over 1.4 days. The festive season colors and spirit keep the city lively, despite the cold snap. The increased cloud cover and reduced daylight hours contribute to the quaint winter atmosphere, making December an ideal time for cozy indoor celebrations.

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). An average nighttime temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C) is observed during December.

Humidity

In Chestertown, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Chestertown, during December, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Chestertown, there are 107.5 rainfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Chestertown. In Chestertown, in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Chestertown, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.4 days and aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Chestertown, Maryland, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
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 7:23 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Chestertown is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Chestertown are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Chestertown, in December, the average high-temperature is 45.5°F (7.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.5°F (1.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Chestertown?

In Chestertown, Maryland, during December, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Chestertown, in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Chestertown have in December?

In Chestertown, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Chestertown, MD

Average temperature in December - Chestertown, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°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 (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Chestertown, MD

Average pressure in December - Chestertown, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Chestertown, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Chestertown, MD

Average humidity in December - Chestertown, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

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

Average rainfall in December
Chestertown, MD

Average rainfall in December - Chestertown, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Chestertown, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Chestertown, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chestertown, MD

Average snowfall in December - Chestertown, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Chestertown, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 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
Chestertown, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chestertown, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chestertown, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Chestertown, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Chestertown, MD

Average UV index in December - Chestertown, 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
Chestertown, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Chestertown, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Chestertown, MD

Average visibility in December - Chestertown, 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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