December weather forecast
Grantsville, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Grantsville, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and max 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is witnessed throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Grantsville, during December, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 186.2 rainfall days, and 31.93" (811mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Grantsville, in December, snow falls for 10.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow. In Grantsville, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.7 days and aggregates up to 28.46" (723mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Grantsville, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Grantsville, the average high-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Grantsville, during December, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Grantsville, in December, snow falls for 10.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Grantsville have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 5:02 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, 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 Grantsville?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Grantsville, MD

Average temperature in December - Grantsville, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Grantsville, MD

Average pressure in December - Grantsville, 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
Grantsville, MD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Grantsville, MD

Average humidity in December - Grantsville, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Grantsville, MD

Average rainfall in December - Grantsville, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Grantsville, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Grantsville, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Grantsville, MD

Average snowfall in December - Grantsville, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Grantsville, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Grantsville, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Grantsville, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Grantsville, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Grantsville, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Grantsville, MD

Average UV index in December - Grantsville, MD
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Grantsville, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Grantsville, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Grantsville, MD

Average visibility in December - Grantsville, MD
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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