December weather forecast
Fairplay, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fairplay, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

During the transition into December, Fairplay observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). Throughout the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, in Fairplay, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fairplay, Maryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155 days and collects up to 25.83" (656mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fairplay, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.1 days and aggregates up to 10.47" (266mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fairplay.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fairplay. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Fairplay in December has an average high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Fairplay is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Fairplay, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Fairplay, Maryland, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Fairplay, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fairplay, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:57 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Fairplay, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Fairplay, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Fairplay, MD

Average temperature in December - Fairplay, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Fairplay, MD

Average pressure in December - Fairplay, 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
Fairplay, MD

Average wind speed in December - Fairplay, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Fairplay, MD

Average humidity in December - Fairplay, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Fairplay, MD

Average rainfall in December - Fairplay, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Fairplay, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Fairplay, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fairplay, MD

Average snowfall in December - Fairplay, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fairplay, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Fairplay, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fairplay, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fairplay, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Fairplay, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Fairplay, MD

Average UV index in December - Fairplay, 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
Fairplay, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Fairplay, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Fairplay, MD

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

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

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