December weather forecast
Edgewater, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Edgewater, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). In the month of December, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

In Edgewater, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Edgewater, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.4 rainfall days, and 10.47" (266mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Edgewater, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Edgewater, in December, the average water temperature is 52°F (11.1°C).
Note: Caution: 52°F (11.1°C) temperatures below 50°F (10°C) during swimming can result in intense cold shock and quickened breathing.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Edgewater, in December, the average high-temperature is 46°F (7.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Edgewater, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Edgewater, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Edgewater, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the water temperature in December?

In Edgewater, Maryland, the average seawater temperature in December is 52°F (11.1°C). Swimming in 52°F (11.1°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Edgewater have in December?

In Edgewater, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Edgewater?

On the first day of December in Edgewater, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Edgewater have 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 in Edgewater are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Edgewater, MD

Average temperature in December - Edgewater, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Edgewater, MD

Average pressure in December - Edgewater, 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
Edgewater, MD

Average wind speed in December - Edgewater, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Edgewater, MD

Average humidity in December - Edgewater, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Edgewater, MD

Average rainfall in December - Edgewater, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Edgewater, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Edgewater, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Edgewater, MD

Average snowfall in December - Edgewater, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Edgewater, MD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Edgewater, MD

Average sea temperature in December - Edgewater, MD
  • Average sea temperature in December: 52°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (78°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (45.9°F).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Edgewater, 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 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Edgewater, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Edgewater, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Edgewater, MD

Average UV index in December - Edgewater, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Edgewater, MD

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

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

Average visibility in December
Edgewater, MD

Average visibility in December - Edgewater, 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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