December weather forecast
Kingstown, MD

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kingstown, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from a fresh 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Throughout December, the temperature falls to an average low of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Kingstown, during December, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 107.5 rainfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kingstown are January through March, November and December. In Kingstown, during December, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Kingstown, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.4 days and aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Kingstown, 45.5°F (7.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.5°F (1.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Kingstown, in December, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Kingstown, in December, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Kingstown have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kingstown, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kingstown have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Kingstown?

In Kingstown, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kingstown, MD

Average temperature in December - Kingstown, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Kingstown, MD

Average pressure in December - Kingstown, MD
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kingstown, MD

Average wind speed in December - Kingstown, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Kingstown, MD

Average humidity in December - Kingstown, 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, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Kingstown, MD

Average rainfall in December - Kingstown, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Kingstown, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Kingstown, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kingstown, MD

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kingstown, MD

Average snowfall days in December - Kingstown, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 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
Kingstown, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kingstown, 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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kingstown, MD

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

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Kingstown, MD

Average UV index in December - Kingstown, 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
Kingstown, MD

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

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
Kingstown, MD

Average visibility in December - Kingstown, 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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