December weather forecast
Glenelg, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Glenelg, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December coincides with a small decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C). December generally records an average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Glenelg, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.3 rainfall days, and 30.31" (770mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Glenelg are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated. In Glenelg, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.9 days and aggregates up to 8.7" (221mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
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 7:27 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and a low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Glenelg, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Glenelg, in December, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Glenelg, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

When is 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?

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

Average temperature in December - Glenelg, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Glenelg, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Glenelg, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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

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

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Glenelg, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Glenelg, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Glenelg, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 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
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Glenelg, 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 months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Glenelg, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Glenelg, MD

Average UV index in December - Glenelg, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Glenelg, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Glenelg, 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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