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 shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). In the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 32.2°F (0.1°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fork, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Fork, Maryland, during December, snow falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow. In Fork, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.9 days and aggregates up to 9.72" (247mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Fork is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Fork, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Fork, MD
- Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Fork, 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
Fork, MD
- Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Fork, MD
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Fork, MD
- Average rainfall in December: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.09").
Average rainfall days in December
Fork, MD
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fork, MD
- Average snowfall in December: 1.38"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fork, MD
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fork, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fork, MD
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Fork, 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
Fork, MD
- Average cloud cover in December: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Fork, 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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