December weather forecast
Great Mills, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Great Mills, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37.8°F (3.2°C) and an average high of 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Temperature

December signifies a gentle decline in Great Mills's average high-temperature, easing from a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C) in November to a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C). December generally records an average low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Great Mills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.6 days and collects up to 34.49" (876mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Great Mills, in December, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.6 snowfall days, and 5.28" (134mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 47.1°F (8.4°C) and a low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°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 Great Mills, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.7 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Great Mills?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What are the months with 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 in Great Mills?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Great Mills, MD

Average temperature in December - Great Mills, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Great Mills, MD

Average pressure in December - Great Mills, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Great Mills, MD

Average wind speed in December - Great Mills, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Great Mills, MD

Average humidity in December - Great Mills, 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 and November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Great Mills, MD

Average rainfall in December - Great Mills, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Great Mills, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Great Mills, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Great Mills, MD

Average snowfall in December - Great Mills, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Great Mills, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Great Mills, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 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
Great Mills, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Great Mills, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Great Mills, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Great Mills, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Great Mills, MD

Average UV index in December - Great Mills, 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
Great Mills, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Great Mills, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

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
Great Mills, MD

Average visibility in December - Great Mills, 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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