December weather forecast
Coltons Point, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Coltons Point, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Temperature

Coltons Point in December undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's fresh 55°F (12.8°C) to a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C). The temperature dips to an average of 36.9°F (2.7°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Coltons Point, in December, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Coltons Point, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.1 days and collects up to 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Coltons Point, Maryland, in December, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Coltons Point, during the entire year, snow falls for 9 days and aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

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 7:05 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Coltons Point, 47.1°F (8.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.9°F (2.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Coltons Point?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Coltons Point, in December, during 8.2 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Coltons Point, in December, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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 Coltons Point have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Coltons Point, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

When is 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 intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Coltons Point, MD

Average temperature in December - Coltons Point, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.1°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 (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.9°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 (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Coltons Point, MD

Average pressure in December - Coltons Point, 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
Coltons Point, MD

Average wind speed in December - Coltons Point, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Coltons Point, MD

Average humidity in December - Coltons Point, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Coltons Point, MD

Average rainfall in December - Coltons Point, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.52").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Coltons Point, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Coltons Point, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Coltons Point, MD

Average snowfall in December - Coltons Point, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Coltons Point, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Coltons Point, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.8 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
Coltons Point, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Coltons Point, 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 2min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Coltons Point, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Coltons Point, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Coltons Point, MD

Average UV index in December - Coltons Point, 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
Coltons Point, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Coltons Point, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Coltons Point, MD

Average visibility in December - Coltons Point, 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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