December weather forecast
Hampton, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hampton, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and an average high of 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Temperature

December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). Hampton, during December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 101.9 rainfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hampton are January through April, November and December. In Hampton, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 12.1 snowfall days, and 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Hampton, the average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In Hampton, 43.9°F (6.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 33.1°F (0.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in Hampton in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Hampton, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Hampton have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hampton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What are the months with 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hampton, MD

Average temperature in December - Hampton, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Hampton, MD

Average pressure in December - Hampton, 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
Hampton, MD

Average wind speed in December - Hampton, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Hampton, MD

Average humidity in December - Hampton, MD
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Hampton, MD

Average rainfall in December - Hampton, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Hampton, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Hampton, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hampton, MD

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hampton, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Hampton, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
Hampton, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hampton, 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 month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hampton, MD

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Hampton, MD

Average UV index in December - Hampton, 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
Hampton, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Hampton, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Hampton, MD

Average visibility in December - Hampton, 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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