Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The arrival of December signals a subtle shift in temperature, down from a mild 55.6°F (13.1°C) in November to a frosty 48.2°F (9°C). Dames Quarter reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) in December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In Dames Quarter, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Dames Quarter, there are 158.2 rainfall days, and 29.96" (761mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Dames Quarter, 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.
Sunshine
February and December, with an average of 5.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What are December temperatures?
What is the average humidity in December?
How much does it rain in December?
How many days does it snow in December?
What is the month with the shortest days?
How many hours of daylight does Dames Quarter have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
What is the month with the least sunshine?
How many hours of sunshine does Dames Quarter have in December?
When is the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in December in Dames Quarter?
Average temperature in December
Dames Quarter, 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
Dames Quarter, 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
Dames Quarter, 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
Dames Quarter, 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
Dames Quarter, 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
Dames Quarter, 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
Dames Quarter, 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
Dames Quarter, 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
Dames Quarter, 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 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dames Quarter, 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
Dames Quarter, 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
Dames Quarter, 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
Dames Quarter, 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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