December weather forecast
Martingham, MD

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Martingham, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 46.2°F (7.9°C).

Temperature

Transition into December subtly marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moderately moving from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C). The low-temperature average for Martingham during December stands at an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Martingham, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157 rainfall days, and 32.91" (836mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Martingham. In Martingham, during December, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.8 snowfall days, and 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Martingham?

In Martingham, 46.2°F (7.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.5°F (2.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Martingham, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Martingham, in December, during 1.6 snowfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Martingham have in December?

In Martingham, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Martingham, MD

Average temperature in December - Martingham, MD
  • Average high temperature in December: 46.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

Average pressure in December
Martingham, MD

Average pressure in December - Martingham, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Martingham, MD
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Martingham, MD

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

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Martingham, MD
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Martingham, MD

Average rainfall days in December - Martingham, MD
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Martingham, MD

Average snowfall in December - Martingham, MD
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Martingham, MD
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.2 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
Martingham, MD

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Martingham, MD
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Martingham, MD

Average sunshine days in December - Martingham, MD
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and August (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Martingham, MD

Average UV index in December - Martingham, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Martingham, MD
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Martingham, MD

Average visibility in December - Martingham, 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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