December weather forecast
Georgetown, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Georgetown, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

During the shift to December, a minor reduction in average high-temperature is observed, shifting from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). The average low-temperature during December nights is a cold 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Georgetown is 76%.

Rainfall

In Georgetown, during December, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 108 rainfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Georgetown, in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 9.4 snowfall days, and 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January 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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

In Georgetown, 45.5°F (7.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.5°F (1.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Georgetown?

In Georgetown, during December, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Georgetown, in December, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Georgetown have in December?

In Georgetown, the average day length in December is 9h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Georgetown, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index 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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Georgetown, MD

Average temperature in December - Georgetown, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°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 (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Georgetown, MD

Average pressure in December - Georgetown, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Georgetown, MD

Average wind speed in December - Georgetown, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Georgetown, MD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Georgetown, MD

Average rainfall in December - Georgetown, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Georgetown, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Georgetown, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Georgetown, MD

Average snowfall in December - Georgetown, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Georgetown, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Georgetown, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Georgetown, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Georgetown, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Georgetown, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Georgetown, MD

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

Average cloud cover in December
Georgetown, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Georgetown, 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
Georgetown, MD

Average visibility in December - Georgetown, 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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