December weather forecast
Ilchester, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Ilchester, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). Ilchester records an average temperature drop to an icy 32.9°F (0.5°C) in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ilchester, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.5 rainfall days, and 31.65" (804mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Ilchester, during December, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.6 snowfall days, and 7.8" (198mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Ilchester, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Ilchester?

In Ilchester, 44.1°F (6.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.9°F (0.5°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 appraised 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 Ilchester, in December, during 11.8 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Ilchester?

In Ilchester, during December, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) 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.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:54 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 in Ilchester?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Ilchester, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ilchester, MD

Average temperature in December - Ilchester, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°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 (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Ilchester, MD

Average pressure in December - Ilchester, 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
Ilchester, MD

Average wind speed in December - Ilchester, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Ilchester, MD

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Ilchester, MD

Average rainfall in December - Ilchester, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Ilchester, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Ilchester, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ilchester, MD

Average snowfall in December - Ilchester, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ilchester, MD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 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
Ilchester, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ilchester, 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 month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ilchester, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Ilchester, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Ilchester, MD

Average UV index in December - Ilchester, 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
Ilchester, MD

Average cloud cover in December - Ilchester, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

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
Ilchester, MD

Average visibility in December - Ilchester, 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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