December weather forecast
Cheston on the Wye, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Cheston on the Wye, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46.2°F (7.9°C) and an average low of 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

December marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from November's cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C). Cheston on the Wye experiences a nighttime temperature average of 36.3°F (2.4°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Cheston on the Wye, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cheston on the Wye, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159 days and collects up to 32.36" (822mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Cheston on the Wye, in December, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.4 snowfall days, and 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Cheston on the Wye, Maryland, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Cheston on the Wye, Maryland, is 5.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Cheston on the Wye in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 46.2°F (7.9°C) and 36.3°F (2.4°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Cheston on the Wye, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Cheston on the Wye, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.7 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is 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 Cheston on the Wye have in December?

In Cheston on the Wye, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cheston on the Wye have in December?

In Cheston on the Wye, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Cheston on the Wye, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Cheston on the Wye, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Cheston on the Wye, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Cheston on the Wye, 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 and November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Cheston on the Wye, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Cheston on the Wye, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Cheston on the Wye, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
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 - Cheston on the Wye, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cheston on the Wye, 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 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Cheston on the Wye, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Cheston on the Wye, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Cheston on the Wye, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Cheston on the Wye, 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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