December weather forecast
Ferndale, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ferndale, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.2°F (1.2°C) and an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). An average low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.3 rainfall days, and 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Ferndale, in December, during 2.2 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ferndale, there are 12.8 snowfall days, and 6.77" (172mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, in Ferndale, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The high-temperature during December is 45.5°F (7.5°C) and the low-temperature is 34.2°F (1.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Ferndale, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Ferndale, Maryland, during December, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

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 Ferndale have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ferndale have in December?

In Ferndale, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Ferndale, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ferndale, MD

Average temperature in December - Ferndale, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°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 (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Ferndale, MD

Average pressure in December - Ferndale, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ferndale, MD

Average wind speed in December - Ferndale, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Ferndale, MD

Average humidity in December - Ferndale, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Ferndale, MD

Average rainfall in December - Ferndale, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Ferndale, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Ferndale, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ferndale, MD

Average snowfall in December - Ferndale, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ferndale, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Ferndale, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 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
Ferndale, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ferndale, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ferndale, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Ferndale, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Ferndale, MD

Average UV index in December - Ferndale, 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
Ferndale, MD

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Ferndale, MD

Average visibility in December - Ferndale, 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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