December weather forecast
Etchison, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Etchison, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and an average high of 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). Throughout December, Etchison witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Etchison, Maryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.7 days and collects up to 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, in Etchison, Maryland, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated. In Etchison, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.3 days and aggregates up to 13.31" (338mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Etchison, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In December, in Etchison, the average high-temperature is 43.5°F (6.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Etchison?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Etchison, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) 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 Etchison have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Etchison have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Etchison, MD

Average temperature in December - Etchison, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°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 (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Etchison, MD

Average pressure in December - Etchison, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Etchison, MD

Average wind speed in December - Etchison, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Etchison, MD

Average humidity in December - Etchison, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Etchison, MD

Average rainfall in December - Etchison, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Etchison, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Etchison, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Etchison, MD

Average snowfall in December - Etchison, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Etchison, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Etchison, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Etchison, 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: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Etchison, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Etchison, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Etchison, MD

Average UV index in December - Etchison, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Etchison, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Etchison, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Etchison, MD

Average visibility in December - Etchison, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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